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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 antipathy | strong dislike, hostile feeling |
| applicable | capable of being applied; relevant, suitable |
| asset | seomthing of value, advantage |
| beset | to attack on all sides, surround, hem in |
| colossal | huge, gigantic, vast |
| compassion | sympathy, pity, strong feeling for another's suffering |
| decorum | proper behavior, good taste, orderliness |
| ephermeral | lasting a short time, very short-lived |
| exuberent | high spirites, enthusiastic, w/o reverse, lavish, abundant |
| facsimile | exact copy |
| imbibe | to drink in, to take into one's mind |
| implacable | unyielding; not to be satisfies or relieved |
| infintesimal | so small as to be almost nothing |
| innocuous | harmless;feeble; insignificant |
| patent | exclusive rights over an invention, to arrange or obtain such as rights; plain, open to view |
| prowess | bravery, unusual skill or ability |
| sedate | quiet, settled, sober |
| stipulate | to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
| tranquility | peacefulness,calmness, quiet |
| ultimatum | final proposal or statement of conditions |
| alacrity | liveliness, cheerful willingness; brisk and eager action |
| alleviate | to make more bearable, relieve |
| antithesis | direct opposite, contrast |
| appall | to till with horror; to terrify |
| covetous | wanting things that belong to others, envious |
| disparage | to belittle, speak slightingly of |
| droll | amusingly odd |
| edict | order issued by somone in authority |
| elucidate | to make clear, explain |
| intervene | to come between, to enter a situation as a third party |
| laud | to praise |
| loll | to recline or lean in a lazy manner |
| loquacious | talkative, wordy, fond of talking |
| magnanimous | generous in forgiving, above small meanesses |
| mandatory | required, obligatory |
| nondescprit | ordinary, not outstanding;not easily classified |
| phlegmatic | slow-moving, calm, not easily moved |
| rescind | to repeal, cancel |
| vivacious | lively, sprightly full of energy |
| whet | to sharpen, make keen or eager |
| abrasive | causing irritation, having the effect of grinding or wearing down; substance used to smooth or polish |
| acclimate | to accustom to a new climate or conditions |
| chagrin | feeling of dissapointment or embarssment |
| concur | express agreement |
| defamation | slander, statement that harms a person's rep |
| fracas | noisy quarrel or brawl |
| grosteque | odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or quality |
| obligate | to bind morally or legally |
| pandemonium | wild uproar; lawless confusion |
| predicament | difficult situation |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh-souding |
| receptive | responsive to ideas or suggestions |
| renounce | to give up entirely |
| repress | to hold back, to put down or check by force, to prevent from acting |
| reticent | not speaking freely, reserved |
| savory | tasty, pleasing in taste or smell |
| somnolent | sleepy, drowsy, inclined to sleep |
| venement | intense, emotional, powerful |
| voluble | characterized by a ready flow or words, glib, fluent |
| zealous | eager, earnest, devoted |
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