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Busted #104
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| execrable | terrible or disgusting |
| wallowing | remaining helpless or self-pitying |
| pealed | rang |
| vestiges | traces or remnants |
| trilled | spoke muscially or warbled |
| derisive | scornful or mocking |
| acrimonious | unfriendly or bitter |
| contravene | disobey |
| serendipity | luck |
| imperious | bossy or commanding |
| reproving | disapproving |
| penitent | thoughtful |
| preen | swell with pride |
| pertinacious | holding firmly to some purpose, belief, or action; stubborn |
| aplomb | self-confidence or ease |
| paradigm | example or model |
| maverick | rebel |
| forsake | abandon |
| forlorn | sad or unhappy |
| evinced | displayed |
| odious | horrible |
| reproach | criticism |
| rapacious | aggressive or predatory |
| unabashed | unembarrassed or unashamed |
| debunked | exposed as untrue |
| rebuffed | rejected or snubbed |
| abject | miserable |
| overbearing | bossy or domineering |
| ruse | trick |
| exigent | calling for immediated action, urgent; demanding, exacting |
| vociferous | vocal or enthusiastic |
| trammel | get in the way of |
| vanquishing | defeating or crushing |
| denigrate | to blacken; to disparage the character or reputation of |
| compounded | made worse |
| impertinent | impolite or disrespectful |
| domicile | dwelling or home |
| garner | gain or collect |
| surly | rude or abrupt |
| corroborated | confirmed |
| cowed | scared or intimidated |
| gamely | eagerly or cheerfully |
| obsequiously | in an overly flattering or polite manner |
| remedial | meant for slower learners |
| unwholesome | unhealthful; morally harmful or corrupt |
| intemperate | hotheaded |
| catalyzed | inspired or incited |
| issue | come out |
| riled | angered or annoyed |
| blithe | showing a cheerful disposition; carefree |
| peevish | cranky or irritable |
| disconsolate | sad or depressed |
| newfangled | new or original |
| mutinous | defiant |
| snubs | ignores or rejects |
| irreproachable | perfect |
| regale | entertain or please |
| pecuniary | financial |
| folly | foolishness |
| preposterous | ridiculous or unbelievable |
| exultant | thrilled or overjoyed |
| gratified | satisfied |
| ominous | threatening |
| abased | humiliated |
| pall | gloom |
| balked | to obstruct or thwart; to stop and obstinately refuse to to act |
| lackluster | lifeless or mediocre |
| linchpin | key player |
| bridle | to take offense (at) |
| smitten | in love with |
| transmute | change |
| transgression | wrongdoing or intrusion |
| despondent | miserable or pessimistic |
| imposing | being a burden or annoyance |
| querulous | grouchy or difficult |
| fractious | touchy or irritable |
| balmy | mild or pleasant |
| complicit | associated with or involved in |
| impetuously | suddenly without planning |
| quandry | dilemma |
| underscored | emphasized |
| shilling | selling or promoting |
| devious | tricky or dishonest |
| munificence | kindness or generosity |
| abjure | to give up (rights, allegiance, etc.)on oath; renounce |
| unalloyed | pure or absolute |
| disaffected | discontented or rebellious |
| ardent | eager or intense |
| implement | tool or instrument |
| chasten | scold or punish |
| galling | painful or maddening |
| temper | control or regulate |
| insidious | sinister |
| repudiating | rejecting |
| palatable | tasty or delicious |
| vitriolic | cruel or spiteful |
| pretense | deceit or falseness |
| subjugate | overcome and suppress |
| dither | hesitate or waste time |
| iniquitous | evil or unfair |
| hidebound | narrow-minded |
| formidable | fearsome or imposing |
| stoic | emotionless |
| sublime | magnificent |
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johne331
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