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*ELA 9 W6
ELA words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bamboozle | To cheat, hoodwink, or trick someone, often by using clever or confusing tactics. |
| Doppelgänger | A ghostly double or an exact look-alike of a living person. |
| Chagrin | A feeling of vexation, annoyance, or disappointment caused by humiliation or failure. |
| Ennui | A feeling of utter weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from total boredom or a lack of interest. |
| Jovial | Characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship. |
| Zest | Great enthusiasm, energy, or enjoyment for something. |
| Eclectic | Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. |
| Galvanize | To shock or excite someone into taking sudden action. |
| Quixotic | Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical, typically in a romantic or noble way. |
| Nemesis | A long-standing rival, archenemy, or an inescapable agent of someone's downfall. |