English Vocab
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brobinson15 on September 27, 2010
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short story vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Beleagured | to be surrounded by troops |
| Insolently | rudely/ disrespectfully |
| Ritual | Ceremonial |
| Disdain | a feeling of disrespect/ hatred |
| Elaborately | with great detail |
| Condolences | sympathy |
| Swaggering | over confident/arrogant |
| Simultaneously | at the same time |
| Articulate | to speak clearly |
| Incredulously | showing great disbelief |
| Cavorting | prancing |
| Paroxysm | a sudden attack |
| Pestilence | evil |
| Parapet | a low protective wall |
| Spasmodically | randomly |
| Morsel | a small piece |
| Acquiesced | to agree |
| Cynically | believing that others are motivated by selfishness |
| Vehement | violent |
| Supple | flexible |
| Ascetic | severe self discipline |
| Senile | characterized by old age |
| Languor | Lack of spirit |
| Precipitous | Steep |
| Gesticulate | to make great gestures |
| Covey | a small flock/group |
| Patronizing | to look down on someone/thing |
| Vex | to irritate or annoy |
| Raucous | harsh |
| Draught | a small sip |
| Ruse | a trick |
| Crevice | a crack |
| Haggard | exhausted or worn appearance |
| Perfunctory | fake or forced |
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