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All 20 terms

TermDefinition
vertiginous(Adjective) having or causing a whirling sensation. Synonyms: woozy, dizzy, lightheaded, or giddy.
felicitous(Adjective) exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style. Synonyms: apt, becoming, fitting, or proper.
impetuous(Adjective) characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. Synonyms: rash, impulsive, foolhardy, or reckless.
belligerent(Noun) someone who fights (or is fighting). Synonyms: bellicose, combative, hostile or pugnacious.
droll(Adjective) comical in an odd or whimsical manner. Synonyms: comical, funny, humorous, or laughable.
dilettante(Noun) an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge. Synonyms: amateur, novice, nonprofessional, or noninitiate.
cacophonous(Adjective) having an unpleasant sound. Synonyms: inharmonious, discordant, dissonant, or unmusical
adamant(Adjective) not capable of being swayed or diverted from a course. Synonyms: stubborn, relentless, unflexible, or implacable.
charlatan(Adjective) a flamboyant deceiver. Synonyms: fake, fraud, impostor, or pretender.
calumny(Noun) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. Synonyms: defamation, denigration, scandal, or apersion.
abstemious(Adjective) sparing in consumption of especially food and drink Synonyms: restraining, sober, temperate, or curbed.
salubrious(Adjective) promoting health. Synonyms: healthy, hygenic, wholesome, or healthsome.
masticate(Verb) ro chew (food). Synonyms: chomp, chew, munch, or consume.
gesticulate(Verb) to show, express or direct through movement. Synonyms: wave, greet, signal, or motion.
vacillate(Verb) to be undecided about something. Synonyms: hesitate, halt, falter, or waver.
fastidious(Adjective), giving and careful attention to detail Synonym: meticulous, painstaking, careful, or scrupulous
sycophant(Noun) a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage. Synonyms: plotter, flatterer, adulator, or overcomendator.
bucolic(Adjective) characteristic of the countrysied. Synonyms: rural, rustic, arcadian or pastoral
frenetic(Adjective) Marked by extreme excitement, confusion, or agitation. Synonyms: frenzied, mad, wild, or delirious.
revere(Verb) To regard with great awe and devotion. Synonyms: idolize, adore, worship, reverence, or worship.

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Terms 20
Creator paplebon1001
Created May 13, 2008
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Subjects vocabulary, words, english, sat, sat vocab
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Vocabulary List Semester 2, List 4 for TWapes.

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