Vocabulary List for London's Vocabulary
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26 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 orb (n) | something circular; sphere |
| undulation (n) | movement in waves; a wavelike form, outline, or appearance |
| conjectural (adj) | supposed; hypothetical; uncertain |
| monotonously (adv) | boringly, dully, wearily |
| flounder (v) | to struggle clumsily |
| keen (adj) | intense; enthusiastic or ardent |
| imperative (adj) | extremely urgent or important; essential |
| conflagration (n) | a destructive fire, usually an extensive one |
| spasmodically (adv) | violently, fitfully, in spasms |
| ensued (v) | followed |
| acute (adj) | sharp |
| sidle (v) | to move sideways, especially furtively |
| poignant (adj) | sharply distressing to one's feelings |
| stalwart (adj) | sturdy and robust; strong and brave |
| gutturals (n) | harsh, throaty sounds |
| attest (v) | to give proof or evidence of |
| slovenly (adv) | sloppily; in an uncaring manner |
| lolling (adj) | hanging or resting lazily |
| inexorable (adj) | unavoidable; unstoppable |
| comrade (n) | an intimate companion |
| iota (n) | a very small quantity |
| malicious (adj) | having an evil intent or motive |
| brute (n) | beast; brutal, insensitive, or crude person |
| impartial (adj) | fair; just |
| put the kibosh on (v) | to render inactive or ineffective |
| cache (n) | a hiding place for provisions, treasures, etc. |
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