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Voc Rev 1-5 - 100614
Vocabulary Review 1-5 - 100614
Term | Definition |
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Adjacent | Having a common boundary or edge; touching. |
alliance | (n.) a joining together for some common purpose |
anecdote | (n.) a short account of an incident in someone's life |
animated | (adj.) full of life, lively, alive (part.) moved to action |
available | adj.) ready for use, at hand |
entreat | (v.) to beg, implore, ask earnestly |
firebrand | (n) a piece of burning wood; a troublemaker; an extremely energetic or emotional person |
foretaste | (n.) an advance indication, sample, or warning |
fruitless | (adj.) not producing the desired results, unsuccessful |
goad | 1.MA pointed instrument used to prod into motion 2.Urge with or as if with a goad. |
indispensable | (adj) absolutely necessary, not to be neglected |
interminable | (adj.) endless, so long as to seem endless |
iota | (n.) a very small part or quantity |
luster | 1. A quality that outshines the usual. 2. A surface coating for ceramics or porcelain. |
mortify | (v.) to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering |
poised | (adj., part.) balanced, suspended; calm, controlled; ready for action |
singe | (v.) to burn slightly; (n.) a burn at the ends or edges |
spirited | (adj.) full of life and vigor; courageous |
substantial | (adj.) large, important; major, significant; prosperous; not imaginary, material |
sullen | (adj.) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish |