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Fundies Vocab 9
Fundamentals of Writing Vocab Unit 9
Question | Answer |
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allocate | to set apart or designate for a special purpose |
ardent | very enthusiastic |
assiduous | persistent, attentive, dilligent |
brash | prone to act in a hasty manner |
capricious | subject to whims or passing fancies |
chastise | to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely |
copious | abundant, plentiful, wordy |
deviate | to stray from the norm, unconventional |
emaciated | unnaturally thin |
exult | to rejoice greatly |
gnarled | knotted, twisted, lumpy |
indemnity | payment for damage or loss |
inkling | a hint, a vague idea |
limpid | clear, transparent; readily understood |
omnipotent | almighty, having unlimited power or authority |
palatable | agreeable to one's tastes; suitable for consumption |
poignant | deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell |
rancor | bitter resentment or ill-will |
sophomoric | immature or overconfident |
spontaneous | not planned in advance |