| Term | Definition |
|---|
| allege | To state as a fact but without offering proof. |
| conclusive | Putting an end to doubt; convincing. |
| counterpart | A person or thing that is similar to another. |
| dismal | Dark or extremely gloomy; Causing misery or sadness. |
| enthrall | To hold the attention of as though under a spell. |
| exotic | Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary. |
| incredulous | Doubtful; skeptical; Showing disbelief. |
| legendary | Well-known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time; Regulating to a story, usually untrue, handed down from the past. |
| lurk | To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack. |
| menagerie | A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public. |
| naive | Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing; Simple in a childlike way. |
| pander | To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone. |
| plausible | Seeming to be true but not necessarily so. |
| preposterous | Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous. |
| scrupulous | Marked by close attention to a smaller detail; Acting in a correct and honest manner. |
| arduous | Requiring much effort; very difficult. |
| canny | Shrewed and careful; watchful of ones interest. |
| climax | The highest point; the greatest moment or event |
| endorse | To sign the back of a check before cashing it in or depositing it; to approve of, or support; to be favorably associated with a product in return for payment. |
| exuberant | Happy and excited; bubbling over with enthusiasm |
| intrepid | Feeling or showing no fear; brave; courageous. |
| kindle | To start burning; to cause to become excited or stirred up; sticks used to start a fire. |
| lucrative | producing wealth or profit. |
| mentor | A wise and loyal friend and adviser. |
| obsession | An interest, idea, or feeling that fills ones mind and leaves little room for anything else. |
| personable | Pleasing in the manner and appearance. |
| proficient | Able to do something very well, skill-fulled. |
| scanty | Not enough or barely enough; small size or amount. |
| strait | A narrow body of water connecting to larger ones; Troubled or need. |
| zest | Great enjoyment of Excitement. |
| complement | Something that completes or makes perfect; the number or amount that makes up a whole; to bring to completion or perfection. |
| component | Any of the more important parts of a whole; contributing to form a whole. |
| conjure | To call forth (or as if) by magic; to bring to mind; to recall or evoke. |
| emphasize | to give special attention to; to stress. |
| homage | honor or respect shown publicly. |
| impromptu | unplanned; without preparation. |
| lush | marked by richness of growth especially of vegetation. |
| medley | a mixture of often unrelated things; a selection of music from various sources, played as one piece. |
| oblige | to require someone to do something for a legal, social, or moral reason; to earn the gratitude of; to do a favor for. |
| pretentious | drawing undeserved or inappropiate attention to oneself; showy. |
| prowess | Great skill or ability. |
| rustic | Of or relating to country life or people; lacking elegance or polish; a country person, especially one thought of as simple or crude. |
| subtle | So slight as to be not easily seen or understood; able to understand fine shades or meaning. |
| vocation | A person's employment; occupation. |
| warble | to sing in a melodious manner. |
| bounty | a payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authoritires; that which is given freely by nature or a generous person. |
| camouflage | The hiding of something as a result of its appearance; Something used as a cover or disguise; To hide or conceal, especially by disguising the appearance of. |
| ebb | To recede, fall back, or pull away from; To fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle. |
| forage | To search for good or supples; Food such as hay or grain for farm animals. |
| harass | To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly; To cause to become worried or weary. |
| insulate | To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping. |
| lethargic | slow moving; sleepy or tired. |
| maneuver | a planned military movement; a skillful move or clever trick. |
| mottled | Marked with different colored patches or blotches. |
| murky | Dark;Gloomy |
| proximity | The state of being close or next to; nearness. |
| replenish | To fill up again. |
| sleek | Smooth and glossy; Having slender, graceful lines. |
| wary | On one's guard; watchful; suspicious. |
| wean | To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment; To detach from something one has grown accustomed to. |
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