vocab 4
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
alliance | an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty |
bewilder | cause to be confused emotionally |
buffoon | a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior |
controversial | arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement |
dishearten | take away the enthusiasm of |
fruitless | unproductive of success |
hostile | used of attempts to buy or take control of a business |
inflammable | easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused |
inflict | impose something unpleasant |
malignant | deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious |
mortify | undergo necrosis |
orthodox | adhering to what is commonly accepted |
procure | arrange for sexual partners for others |
scurry | to move about or proceed hurriedly |
sodden | wet through and through |
spirited | made lively or spirited |
virtual | having a certain force or effect in fact but not in name; so close as to be equivalent to the real thing |
void | an empty area or space |
wayward | resistant to guidance or discipline |
wince | a reflex response to sudden pain |
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