Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Vocabulary
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 asperity | Sharpness or harshness of manner |
| bane | A person or thing that destroys or causes harm |
| buffoon | A person who often makes attempts to be funny;a clown;a fool |
| doleful | Mournful or full of sorrow;causing grief |
| extrovert | A person whose attention is focused on others and on what is going on around her or him rather than on her or his own feelings |
| garish | Excessively bright and flashy;tastelessly glaring |
| hierarchy | A group or system in which positions of power are ranked, usually from lowest to highest |
| imbue | To fill completely with a feeling or idea; to inspire |
| instigate | To stir up or urge on ; to provoke |
| penchant | A strong attraction or leaning |
| rambunctious | Behaving in a wild and unruly manner |
| repertoire | The list of pieces an actor, musician, etc, is ready to perform;the skills or accomplishments of a person or group |
| rudiment | A basic principle or skill |
| undermine | To weaken or ruin by degrees |
| unremitting | Not stopping or slowing down; constant |
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