Vocab Unit 7
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20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Allay | to calm or pacify, to lessen or relieve |
| Bestial | beastlike |
| Convivial | festive, sociable |
| Coterie | a close-knit group of people with a common interest |
| Counterpart | a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another |
| Demur | to object or take objection to |
| Effrontery | shameless boldness |
| Embellish | to decorate, adorn |
| Ephemeral | lasting only a short time |
| Felicitous | appropriate, fortunate |
| Furtive | done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret, shifty |
| Garish | glaring, gaudy, flashy |
| Illusory | misleading, deceptive |
| Indigent | needy, impoverished |
| Inordinate | far too great, excessive |
| Jettison | to cast overboard, discard |
| Misanthrope | a person who hates or despises people |
| Pertinacious | very persistent, stubborn, determined |
| Picayune | of little value or importance |
| Raiment | clothing, garments |
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