Vocab. 9-12 SMS Word Scramble
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Words | Definition |
trite | of a remark, opinion, or idea |
lampoon | publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm |
adept | very skilled of proficient at something |
denigrate | criticize unfairly; disparage; |
vindictive | having or showing a strong or reasoning desire for revenge |
galvanize | shock or excite, typically into taking action |
bastion | a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions |
pedestal | the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or column is mounted |
sects | a group of people with somewhat different beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong |
quell | put an end to, typicaly by the use of force |
loiter | loaf, lollygag, or drift |
complex | tricky, difficult, or convoluted |
serene | relaxed, peaceful, or centered |
testimony | declaration, allegation, or submission |
verbal | verbalized, expressed, or spoken |
lapse | drop, regression, & descent |
abundant | liberal, generous, or abounding |
summon | assemble, announce, or evoke |
enclose | circle, confine, or encircle |
plight | trouble, pickle, or jam |
transfix | to pierce through with or as if with something pointed |
abduction | law the carrying off of a person by force or fraud |
transmission | the part of a motor vehiclek, machine, etc. |
abdicate | to give up formally |
intravenous | directly into a vein |
perpetual | lasting or enduring forever or for an idefinitely long time |
intramural | between or among members of the same school, college, etc. |
perforate | to pierce holes in a row |
intervention | any interference by one country in the affairs of another |
intermediate | coming between two other things or happenings |
phobia | severe fear |
phonograph | instrument that reproduces the sounds |
phonetics | study of speech sounds |
autopsy | medical examination of a dead body |
autonomous | power to self-govern |
sophisticated | knowledgeable |
hydrophobia | abnormal fear of water |
philosophical | persuit of wisdom |
pathos | feeling of sympathy or saddness |
apathetic | lacking intrest or emotion |
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