Vocab - Units 13 - 15 Review Definations
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 agitation | (n) a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm |
| blurt | (v) to say suddenly or without thinking |
| chronological | (adj) arranged in order of time of occurrence |
| countenance | (n) a face, facial expression; (v) to tolerate or approve |
| diminish | (v) to make or become smaller, reduce in size |
| enchant | (v) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell |
| fluctuate | (v) to change continually; to move up and down |
| foster | (v) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj) in the same family but not related by birth |
| grovel | (v) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy |
| handicraft | (n) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill |
| hilarious | (adj) extremely funny, causing loud amusement |
| ignite | (v) to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite |
| magnitude | (n) the great size or importance of something |
| massive | (adj) large and heavy; great in size or scope |
| maternal | (adj) of or like a mother |
| pall | (v) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; (n) a dark covering, something that conceals |
| reputable | (adj) well thought of, having a good reputation |
| revere | (v) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly |
| saga | (n) a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account |
| stodgy | (adj) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick |
| affliction | (n) a physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune |
| akin | (adj) related by blood; having similar qualities or character |
| cosmopolitan | (adj) found in the most parts of the world; having many fields of interest; of worldwide scope; sophisticated |
| elongate | (v) to grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of |
| gala | (n) a public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion; (adj) festive, showy |
| gaudy | (adj) flashy, showy; not in good taste |
| gratitude | (n) appreciation, thankfulness |
| heed | (v) to pay careful attention to, notice; to be guided by; (n) close attention or consideration |
| hoax | (n) an act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud; (v) to trick, deceive |
| impartial | (adj) just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides |
| impostor | (n) a swindler, deceiver; one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat |
| inflate | (v) to fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is |
| meager | (adj) poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight |
| meditate | (v) to think about deeply and quietly, reflect upon; to plan, intend |
| nutritious | (adj) nourishing, valuable and satisfying as food |
| oppress | (v) to govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon |
| pedestrian | (n) one who goes on foot; (adj) relating to walking; on foot; ordinary, dull, unimaginative |
| transmit | (v) to send on, pass along, send out |
| vanquish | (v) to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition |
| wan | (adj) unnaturally pale or sickly looking; lacking vitality; dim, faint; weak, ineffectual |
| authoritative | (adj) official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial |
| bankrupt | (adj) in a state of financial ruin; (v) to ruin financially; (n) one who has been ruined financially |
| clamor | (n) a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; (v) to call for by loud, continued outcries |
| coincide | (v) to be in full agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time |
| cynical | (adj) inclined to believe the worst of people; bitterly mocking or sneering |
| despot | (n) a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant |
| feud | (n) a bitter, long-term quarrel; (v) to fight or quarrel with |
| haggle | (v) to argue in a petty way, especially about a price |
| hardy | (adj) able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough |
| harmonious | (adj) able to get along together will; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious |
| hoard | (v) to store up, save; (n) a hidden store or supply |
| indisposed | (adj / part) slightly ill; disinclined to do something |
| legacy | (n) an inheritance; something handed down from an ancestor of from the past |
| legitimate | (adj) lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable |
| mirth | (n) merry fun, gaiety; laughter |
| officiate | (v) to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee |
| partial | (adj) not complete; favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something |
| patronize | (v) to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provide financial help; to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious |
| rite | (n) a ceremony; the customary form of a ceremony; any formal custom or practice |
| sagacious | (adj) shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way |
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