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Stadlier Oxford E
WCHS Unit 14 E
Word | Definition |
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abrasive | (adj) causing irrataion, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n) a substance used to smooth or polish |
acclimate | (v) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation |
chagrin | (n) irriation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v) to cause such a feeling |
complacent | (adj) self-satisfied; overly content |
concur | (v) to express agreement, approve |
defamation | (n) slander or libel |
explicate | (v) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret |
fracas | (n) a noisy quarrel or brawl |
grotesque | (ajd) unnatural, distorted, bizarre |
pandemonium | (n) a wild uproar, din, or commotion |
raucous | (adj) disagreeble harsh-sounding; disorderly |
receptive | (adj) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions |
renounce | (v) to give up or resign something |
repress | (v) to hold back; to put down or check by force |
reticent | (adj) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant |
savory | (adj) tasty, appetizing; rungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive |
somnoient | (adj) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep |
voluble | (adj) characterized by a ready flow of works; glib, fluent |
zealous | (adj) eager, earnest, devoted |
vehement | (adj) intense, forceful, powerful |