Wordly Wise Lesson 14
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khadeeva on May 1, 2012
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Berkeley Study Squad Class of 2016, class of 2016 study buddies, The Berkeley Bucs Studiers
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 amass | v. To gather or collect for one's use or profit; to accumulate. |
| articulate | v. 1. To pronounce distinctly. 2. To express one's thoughts, feelings, or beliefs in words. adj. Able to speak in clear and effective language. |
| decimate | v. To kill or destroy a large portion of a group. |
| dexterous | adj. Skillful in the use of hands or mind. dexterity n. |
| garb | n. A style of clothing; costume. v. To clothe or dress. |
| gregarious | adj. Enjoying the company of others; sociable. |
| inherent | adj. Existing as a natural part of something. |
| maternal | adj. 1. Motherly. 2. Related to or inherited through one's mother. |
| nurture | v. To care for and give sustenance to. n. The process of raising one's young. |
| obtrusive | adj. 1. Tending to push oneself forward in an unwelcome manner. 2. Noticeable in an undesirable way. |
| parody | v. To imitate the style of someone or something in order to make fun of it. n. An imitation that exaggerates for comic effect. |
| pugnacious | adj. Aggressive; eager to fight or quarrel. pugnacity n. |
| reprehensible | adj. Deserving blame or rebuke. |
| tractable | adj. Easily managed or controlled. |
| zany | adj. Comical because of strangeness; clownish. |
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