Writing Lab Vocab Test
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 anonymous | adj, having no known name or identity or known source, not known or lacking marked individuality, Of an unknown source or unrevealed name |
| dungeon | noun, a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined |
| etiquette | noun, rules governing socially acceptable behavior, manners |
| frequent | adj, be a regular, occurring or done on many occasions, in many cases, or in quick succession. |
| ingenuity | adj. being clever or resourceful, the power of creative imagination |
| ostentatious | adj. , intended to attract notice and impress others |
| lethargy | noun, , weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy |
| nomad | noun a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons, wanderer |
| recuperation | verb, gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury, to regain |
| debris | noun, the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up |
| impartial | adj, showing lack of favoritism, fair |
| glib | adj. , artfully persuasive in speech, or marked by lack of intellectual depth. |
| elusive | adj, be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind, difficult to describe |
| devotee | noun, an ardent follower and admirer |
| marvel | noun, one that causes wonder or astonishment |
| murky | adj, so shaded as to be dark or gloomy |
| fatal | adj, deadly, or causing death |
| pedestrian | noun, , a person who travels by foot |
| dawdle | verb, to waste time, loiter |
| scaffold | noun, a platform from which criminals are executed, gradually giving off |
| hibernate | verb, to be in an inactive or dorment stage |
| jubilant | adj, joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success |
| malleable | adj, easily capable of being shaped or drawn out. |
| eccentric | noun, a person with an unusual or odd personality |
| vex | verb, to be annoying and disturbing peace of mind, be a mystery or bewildering to |
| imminent | adj, about to happen |
| zealous | adj, , marked by active interest and enthusiasm |
| miniscule | adj, very small |
| scarce | adj, not enough |
| tactful | adj, showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people |
| boisterous | adj, noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline |
| entourage | noun,, the group following and attending to some important person |
| agitate | verb, change the arrangement or position of, cause to be agitated, excited, or roused |
| glorify | verb, bestow glory upon |
| flagrant | adj, conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible |
| tepid | adj, moderately warm |
| unanimous | adj , in complete agreement |
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