English 12 Lesson 13
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ASVAB Vocabulary Lesson 13 Terms
Elkhorn Public Schools
English 12
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 alleviate | V. To make easier: relieve as in pain or suffering |
| amorphous | Adj. Without definite form: shapeless |
| astute | Adj. Having or showing a clever or shrewd mind; cunning |
| bolster | V. To support, strengthen, or reinforce |
| convergence | N. The act, fact, or condition of coming together |
| Dirge | N. A sad song or poem expressing grief |
| Ephemeral | Adj. Short-lived; transitory; fleeting |
| Garrulous | Adj. Talkative |
| Incorrigible | Adj. Hopeless; incurable |
| Jocular | Adj. Joking |
| Loquacious | Adj. Very talkative, fond of talking |
| Mitigate | V. To make or become milder; moderate |
| Parochial | Adj. Restricted to a small area or scope; narrow; limited; provincial |
| Pliant | Adj. Bends without breaking; adaptable, compliant |
| Querulous | Adj. Fretful, complaining |
| Reprehensible | Adj. Deserving of condemnation; blameworthy |
| Sanguine | Adj. Cheerfully optimistic; red-cheeked |
| Sprightly | Adj. Full of energy and spirit; lively |
| Transitory | Adj. Of a passing nature; temporary;fleeting |
| Wane | V. To grow smaller |
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