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Vocabulary- Term Two, Week Six

Terms in this set (15)

effusive (adj.)
unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve; pouring out, overflowing
tantalizing (adj.)
having or exhibiting something that provokes or arouses expectation, interest, or desire, especially that which remains unobtainable or beyond one's reach
emblematic (adj.)
pertaining to, of the nature of, or serving as an emblem; symbolic
mitigate (v.)
to lessen in force or intensity, to make less severe
recalcitrant (adj.)
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority
audacity (n.)
boldness or daring especially with confident disregard for personal safety
disparity (n.)
a great difference
vexing (n.)
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters
doyenne/doyen (n.)
a woman (doyenne) or man (doyen) who is a senior member, as in age or rank, of a profession, group, or class
averse (adj.)
having a strong feeling of opposition to something
indict (v.)
to accuse of wrongdoing; to charge
pernicious (adj.)
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
perfidy (n.)
deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery
onerous (adj.)
burdensome, troublesome, tiring
laconically (adv.)
using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise
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