Englsih vocab 2
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22 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 amend | to change in a formal way; to change for the better |
| musty | stale, moldy; out-of-date |
| commodious | roomy, spacious |
| adroit | skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind |
| conflagration | a large destructive fire |
| discern | to see clearly, recognize |
| reiterate | to say again, repeat |
| elucidate | to clarify, explain |
| acclimate | to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation |
| adversary | an enemy, opponent |
| chastise | to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely |
| antithesis | the direct opposite, a sharp contrast |
| fortitude | Courage in facing difficulties |
| warily | Cautiously, with great care |
| conclusive | final |
| nocturnal | active at night |
| impervious | incapable of being affected |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel or brawl |
| discrepancy | a difference; a lack of agreement |
| ominous | menacing; threatening |
| amicable | Peaceable, friendly |
| appall | to horrify |
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