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25 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 acrid | bitter in taste or smell; sharply irritating |
| ally | to unite or connect in a formal alliance |
| embed or imbed | to set or enclose in surrounding material |
| captivate | to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall |
| catholic | all-encompassing or wide ranging |
| comprehensive | wide or all inclusive in scope or range |
| coxcomb | show-off |
| dovetail | to fit together harmoniously |
| embellishment | a beautifying decoration or addition |
| engage | to gain or hold the interest of; occupy |
| engross | to interest or occupy fully to the exclusion of all else |
| fanfare | a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning |
| immerse | to put deeply into or cover with liquid; submerge; to invlove deeply in action |
| knell | the sad sound made by a bell |
| mesh | woven fabric; to become entangled |
| proliferate | to multiply or spread by cell division; rapid growth |
| rampant | unrestrained or uncontrollable; violent |
| rehabilitate | to restore to good health |
| restoration | to return to original form or condition |
| rueful | to inspire sorrow or pity; causing sorrow |
| spellbound | held in fascinated attention, as if by spell |
| teem | to have in abundance; swarm |
| timorous | showing fear; scared |
| wax | to increase gradually |
| wrangle | to quarrel/fight heatedly |
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