Vocabulary Units 1-8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Gape | to share with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide |
| Ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical |
| Guise | an external appearence, cover, mask |
| Augment | to make larger, increase |
| Unkempt | not combed; untidy; not properly mantained; unpolished, rude |
| Holocaust | a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a cast slaughter; a burnt offering |
| Impetus | a moving force; impulse, stimulous |
| Benevolent | kindly, charitable |
| Srutinize | to closely examine |
| Jeopardy | danger |
| Averse | having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling |
| Sojourn | a temporary stay; to stay for a time |
| Redress | to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury |
| Coerce | to compel, force |
| Adversary | an enemy, opponent |
| Urbane | refined in manner or style, suave |
| Attainment | an accomplishment, the act of achieving |
| Expunge | to rease, obliterate, destory |
| Invulnerable | not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack |
| Affiliated | associated, connected |
| Panacea | remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems |
| Disperse | to scatter, spread far and wide |
| Chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly |
| Dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
| Indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| Altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| Temerity | rashness, boldness |
| Comprise | to include or contain; to be made up of |
| Pinnalce | a high peak or point |
| Deft | skillful, nimble |
| Brandish | to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion |
| Solace | comfort, relief; to comfort, console |
| Extirpate | to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally |
| Buffet | to slap or cuff; to strike repeatidly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; a slap, blow |
| Voluminous | of great size; numerous; writing or speaking great length |
| Vociferous | loud and noisy; compelling attention |
| Commodious | roomy, spacious |
| Turbulent | disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy |
| Omnivorous | eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes |
| Animosity | strong dislike; bitter hostility |
| Multifarious | having great varieties; numerous and diverse |
| Apprehensive | fearful or anxious, especially about the future |
| Commend | to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of |
| Compatible | able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system |
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