weeks 6-10
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Sedate | quit,still,undisturbed,sober |
| equanimity | evenness of mind, composure |
| compatible | harmonious,well-matched |
| serenity | peaceful repose |
| revere | honor,respect, admire |
| irrational | unreasonable, absurd |
| avarice | greed, passion for riches |
| insatiable | cannot be satisfied |
| nadir | lowest point |
| moribund | dying, at the point of death |
| lithe | graceful |
| obese | very fat |
| adherent | backer, supporter |
| bliss | happiness, pleasure |
| pathetic | sad,pitiful, distressing |
| exhort | urge, strongly advise |
| apathy | lack of interest |
| fracas | brawl noisy fight |
| inebriated | drunk intoxicated |
| adversary | opponent, enemy foe |
| indolent | lazy |
| gusto | enthusiasm, enjoyment, zeal |
| garrulous | talkative, wordy |
| banal | trivial, meaningless from overuse |
| platitude | commonplace or trite saying |
| pique | fit of resentment |
| dilettante | one who has great interest, but little knowledge |
| atypical | nonconforming |
| nondescript | undistinguished, difficult to describe |
| wane | decrease, decline |
| extinct | no longer existing |
| idyllic | simple, peaceful |
| galvanize | excite or arouse to take action |
| encumbrance | burden, handicap, load |
| gaudy | tastelessly, showy or flashy |
| condescend | 1. to stoop, lower oneself 2. to talk down to/act in a superior manner |
| candor | frankness, honesty |
| mortify | embarrass or humiliate |
| jocose | humorous, merry |
| malign | to abuse, slander or defame |
| omnipotent | almighty, unlimited in power or authority |
| zenith | summit, highest point, climax |
| fledgling | little known, newly developed |
| peremptory | absolute, compulsory, binding |
| precedent | custom, model |
| wheedle | coax, persuade, cajole |
| rustic | countrified, unpolished |
| jubilant | joyful, in high spirits |
| decorum | politeness, corrections in behavior |
| charlatan | pretender, fraud |
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