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english III VOC. 16
VOCABULARY FOR ENGLISH
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Indigenous | orginating in or characteristic of a particular region; native |
| gregarious | fond of the company of others; sociable |
| habitat | the natural environment of an organism; the place where a person or thing is usually found |
| cursory | going rapidly over something; hasty; superficial |
| interloper | one who interfers into the affairs of others; a meddler |
| prolific | producing large quantities or with great frequency; abundant |
| bulwark | all built for defense; any protection against danger; injury or annoyance |
| sedentary | characterized by a sitting posture; accustomed to sit or rest a great deal |
| frugal | economical in use or expenditure; thrifty |
| antithesis | the direct opposite; opposition contrast |
| altruistic | unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others |
| embellish | to beautify, enchance, or adorn |
| cache | a hiding place; anything so hidden |
| coterie | group of people who associate closely; clique |
| cupidity | eager or excessive desire; greed |
| virtuosity | technical skill, fluency, or style |
| temerity | foolhardy disregard for danger; recklessness |
| amorous | inclined or disposed to love; enamored |
| progeny | offspring or descendants considered as a group; result of creative effort; a product |
| saturate | to soak, impregnate; or imbue thoroughly or completely |