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1984 Volcabulary #5

Terms in this set (16)

luminous
full of or shedding light
rowdy
noisy and disorderly
perish
suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way
wainscoting
wooden paneling that lines the lower part of the walls of a room
mutability
the degree to which something is subject and likely to change
intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
pathos
a quality that evokes pity or sadness
fret
be constantly or visibly worried or anxious
remonstrance
a forcefully reproachful protest
invariably
in every case or on every occasion; always.
salutation
greeting
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
intimidate
To frighten, especially by threatening someone
allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
scrounge
seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.
queue
a line of people or vehicles
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