Unit 7 Vocab KH123
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 allay | to quiet, calm, to relieve or pacify |
| bestial | beast like brutal |
| coterie | a close circle of friends; clique |
| counterpart | a person or thing that closely resembles another |
| demur | to hesitate due to doubts |
| effrontery | impudence; shameless |
| convivial | festive, sociable |
| embellish | to decorate or improve by adding details |
| ephemeral | lasting one day, short-lived |
| felicitous | well chosen, lucky |
| furtive | in a sneaky manner |
| garish | decorated gaudy |
| illusory | misleading or deceptive |
| indigent | poor and needy |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits |
| jettison | to throw goods over board, and to lighten ship |
| misanthrope | one who hates and distrusts all |
| pertinacious | holding firmly to a purpose |
| picayune | of little value or importance |
| raiment | clothing or garment |
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