25 terms

Terms	Definitions
Protraction	the act of making something longer
Propound	put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. a problem/theory, put forward, as of an idea
Chasten	correct by punishment or discipline
Grippe	influenza; the flu
Acrimonious	Stinging, bitter in temper or tone
Betoken	signify; indicate; be a sign of
Rathe	early, soon
Incredulous	disbelieving; skeptical
Accede	to agree or express agreement
Alacrity	cheerful willingness
Caprice	whim; sudden change of mind without any real cause
Capitulate	surrender under agreed conditions
Diaphanous	sheer; transparent
Errant	Wandering or straying
Frivolous	of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
Gyrate	to rotate or revolve quickly; to spiral
Heedless	not paying attention; thoughtless
Heretic	one who holds opinions contrary to that which is generally accepted
Hindrance	something that gets in the way; an obstacle
Idiosyncrasy	a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Constitute	to make up the parts of; to compose
Confer	have a conference in order to talk something over
Assert	to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully
Asylum	a shelter from danger or hardship
Brazen	extremely bold; shamelessly rude or defiant

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