Ms. Russo anonymity
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corneliarusso on November 2, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
anonymity | n. remain nameless, unknownI asked the teacher for anonymity when she read my story. |
anticipate | v. to expectPastor Frank anticipates a big birthday party. |
appease | v. to satisfy, calm downThe boss appeased the employees with a raise. |
apprehensive | adj. anxious, worriedThe storm made the town apprehensive. |
arbitrary | adj. based on one's own preferencesMy dad makes arbitrary decisions that I do not like. |
ardent | adj. enthusiasticThe NFL fans are ardent for their team. |
armored | adj. possessing a defensive coverThe armored truck advanced slowly through the gate. |
articulate | v. to clearly expressIn class she articulated her speech well. |
artless | adj. simple, not street-smartWith no training, the young model was very artless. |
aspired | v. wanted to achieve somethingHe aspired to be president. |
austere | adj. harsh, in its simplest formThe poor man lived an austere lifestyle in the woods. |
barren | adj. deserted. The desert was barren in the hot weather. |
blithe | adj. cheerfulThe partygoers were blithe when the guest of honor arrived. |
bounds | v. leaps forwardThe frog bounds across the road in the dark. |
brandished | v. move something in a threatening mannerThe soldier brandished a knife in the assault. |
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