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Vocabulary Test

Chapter 15, 16, 17, 18

WordDefinition
enigma a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situatio
crude lacking culture, refinement, tact
itenerary a line of travel; route; schedule
allay to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet.
emanciated o make abnormally lean or thin by a gradual wasting away of flesh.
delectable delightful; highly pleasing; enjoyable
munificent very generous
cacophony harsh discordance of sound
caustic capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue; severely critical or sarcastic
conflagration a destructive fire, usually an extensive one.
fervor great warmth and earnestness of feeling; intense heat.
pyromaniac a compulsion to set things on fire.
adversity A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune.
condescending To deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner.
precocious prematurely developed, as the mind, faculties, etc
reclusive avoiding the company of other people; solitary
antiquated old-fashioned or outdated
meticulous howing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
vigilant keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
evanescent soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
relic an object surviving from an earlier time, esp. one of historical or sentimental interest.
gingerly in a careful or cautious manner
transient lasting only for a short time; impermanent
culinary of or for cooking
quandary a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; a difficult situation
Created by: cococutie428
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