final exam words
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mehrennaghmi on June 12, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Plume | (noun) - a large, long, or conspicuous feather |
| Pugnacious | (adj) - inclined to quarrel or fight readily |
| Euphemism | (noun) - substitute for a not nice word |
| Gilded | (v) - to overlay with a thing covering of gold |
| Auxiliary | (adj) - function in a subsidiary capacity |
| Clamor | (v) - to utter or proclaim insistently and noisily |
| Cursory | (adj) - rapidly and often superficially performed or produce |
| Magnanimous | (adj) - showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit |
| Menial | (adj) - lacking interest or dignity |
| Ostentatious | (adj) - marked by or fond of conspicuous and sometimes pretentious display |
| Usurp | (v) - to seize and hold (as office, place, or powers) in possession by force or without right |
| Sporadic | (adj) - occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instance |
| Grotesque | (adj) - departing markedly from the natural, the expected, or the typical |
| Reverie | (n) - the condition of being lost in thought |
| Omniscient | (adj) - having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| Genial | (adj) - favorable to comfort, friendly |
| Stagnant | (adj) - not advancing or developing |
| Perfunctory | (adj) - characterized by routine or superficiality; mechanical |
| Naive | (adj) - deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgement |
| Licentious | (adj) - lacking moral or sexual restraint |
| Predilection | (n) - preference |
| Anecdote | (n) - a short account of a particular incident or event of an interesting or amusing nature |
| Berate | (v) - to scold; rebuke |
| Asunder | (adverb) - into separate parts; in or into pieces |
| Lament | (v) - to feel or express sorrow or regret for |
| Compulsory | (adj) - necessary; required |
| Putrid | (adj) - rotten, foul |
| Incognito | (adj/adv) - unknown; hidden; disguised |
| Culpable | (adj) - deserving blame |
| Brusque | (adj) - short, abrupt, dismissive |
| Scintillating | (adj) - sparkling |
| Behemoth | (adj) - something of tremendous power or size |
| Impervious | (adj) - impenetrable, incapable of being affected |
| Paradigm | (n) - an example that is a perfect pattern or model |
| Truculent | (adj) - ready to fight, cruel |
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