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L.A. Vocab Quiz 6/1/18

Terms in this set (20)

apprehend
(v) to seize, arrest, take into custody
articulate
(v) to speak distinctly; expressing oneself clearly
ascend
(v) to move upward, to rise from a lower situation
benign
(adj) kind disposition, not causing harm
deference
(n) courteous, going along with the opinions or wishes of another
deft
(adj) skillful
impertinent
(adj) not showing proper respect, insolently rude
indolence
(n) laziness
indulgent
(adj) lenient, not strict, giving in
morose
(adj) being sullen or gloomy
obstinate
(adj) unyielding regardless of reason or logic, stubborn
ominous
(adj) threatening, something bad will happen
precocious
(adj) mature beyond normal, early in development or occurrence
reproach
(v) to blame for something, to disgrace
resolute
(adj) determined, characterized by a decided purpose
serene
(adj) calm, peaceful
trepidation
(n) fear, worry, trembling
unkempt
(adj) not maintained or cared for
virtuous
(adj) having excellent morals, righteous
vivacious
(adj) lively or animated
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