WW Lesson 4
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ugalicia18 on October 14, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Adage | n. An old saying that has come to be accepted as true; a proverb. |
| Camaraderie | n. Good will and warm feelings among friends. |
| Contend | v.1. To struggle with. 2. To maintain or assert. |
| Contention | n.1. A conflict or struggle. 2. A point made in an argument. |
| Extraneous | adj. Not necessary; irrelevant |
| Hubbub | n. Noisy confusion; uproar. |
| Meander | v. 1. To follow a winding course. |
| Odoriferous | adj. Having or giving off a smell. |
| Paraphernalia | n. 1. Personal belongings. 2. Equipment associated with a particular activity. |
| Punctilious | adj. Careful of and attentive to details, especially ones relating to good manners and behavior. |
| Recuperate | v. To regain health or strength. |
| Regale | v. To entertain or delight. |
| Sedentary | adj. Doing or requiring a lot of sitting. |
| Spartan | adj. Marked by simplicity and lack of luxury. |
| Temporal | adj. Relating to the everyday world as opposed to that which is spiritual or eternal. |
| Wry | adj. 1. Turned or bent to one side in distaste or humor. 2. Amusing in a quiet but sharp way. |
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