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English II Week 9
Week Nine Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Deign (verb) | To condescend; to consent to act below one's normal level of dignity |
| Chafe (verb) | To create friction; to rub too much |
| Presumptuous (adj) | arrogant; over-stepping bounds; "going too far" |
| Obtuseness (noun) | State of demonstrating slow intellect; dullness |
| Atrocity (noun) | A cruel, horrible act |
| Sagacious (adj) | Extremely wise; filled with knowledge |
| Disconsolate (adj) | Unhappy; not able to be comfortable or pleased |
| Concede (verb) | To admit that one has lost or is wrong |
| Bamboozle (verb) | To cheat; to swindle someone |
| Clement (adj) | Kind; gentle; favorable |
| Winsome (adj) | Charming; engaging; attractive |
| Bromide (noun) | A dull, over-used saying or phrase |
| Fragmentary (adj) | Existing only in small parts; disconnected |
| Dilettante (noun) | An amateur; a beginner with little to no expertise |
| Enmity (noun) | Deep-seated hatred; extreme hostility |
| Mar (verb) | To spoil; to make imperfect in some way |
| Endemic (adj) | Native; belonging to a certain culture or region |
| Sophomoric (adj) | Childish; silly; immature |
| Tepid (adj) | Half-hearted; not strong |
| Ungainly (adj) | Lacking gracefulness; awkward |