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English III Vocab
These are all the words from the semester thus far.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Deficiency | n. an amount that is lacking or inadequate |
| Truculent | adj. aggressively self-assertive; belligerent |
| Prate | v. to talk long and idly; chatter |
| Utterance | n. an oral or written statement |
| Decorous | adj. marked by propriety and good taste; correct |
| Seize | v. to possess or take by force |
| Indulge | v. to give free rein to; to treat with excessive leniency |
| Inexcusable | adj. impossible to excuse or justify |
| Disinclined | adj. unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval |
| Incomprehensible | adj. impossible to understand |
| Speculation | n. an act of taking unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining gain |
| Dreary | adj. gloomy; dismal |
| Impunity | n. exemption or freedom from consequences |
| Transitory | adj. of a brief duration; temporary |
| Throng | n. a multitude of assembled persons |
| Fortify | v. to make strong |
| Inanimate | adj. not endowed with life or spirit |
| Ubiquitous | adj. existing or being everywhere at the same time; widespread |
| Lamentable | adj. expressing grief; mournful |
| Debacle | n. a big disaster; a failure; a fiasco |
| Derogatory | adj. disparaging, belittling; making one feel less important |