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13B-033114
13B-033114 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| agitation | (n.) a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm |
| blurt | (v.) to say suddenly or without thinking |
| chronological | (adj.) arranged in order of time of occurrence |
| countenance | (n.) a face, facial expression; (v.) to tolerate or approve |
| diminish | (v.) to make or become smaller, reduce in size |
| enchant | (v.) to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell |
| fluctuate | (v.) to change continually; to move up and down |
| foster | (v.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; (adj.) in the same family but not related by birth |
| grovel | (v.) to humble oneself; act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy |
| handicraft | (n.) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill |
| hilarious | (adj.) extremely funny, causing loud amusement |
| ignite | (v.) to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite |
| magnitude | (n.) greatness in size,extent or power |
| massive | (adj.) large quantity or size of something; to become much worse. |
| maternal | (adj.) of or like a mother |
| pall | (v.) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome; (n.) a dark covering, something that conceals |
| reputable | (adj.) well thought of, having a good reputation |
| revere | (v.) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly |
| saga | (n.) a narrative of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account |
| stodgy | (adj.) dull, boring; old-fashioned, hidebound; lumpy, thick |
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