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Final Vocab.
Term | Definition |
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cower | to crouch down in fear |
concord | a state in which people or things agree w/ each other and exist together in a peaceful way |
croon | to sing, hum, or murmur in a sooting way |
cavort | to jump or dance around excitedly |
histrionic | overly emotional or dramatic |
incendiary | capable of starting a fire; something designed to promote or cause conflict |
covert | concealed, secret;disguised |
stifle | to crush or end by force |
magnaimus | very generous or forgiving |
eschew | to abstain or keep away from |
heed | to give careful attention to |
utopian | a state in which everything is perfect |
doleful | expressing sorrow;mournful |
incantation | a chant or spell possessing magical power |
germane | closely or significantly related |
blunder | a gross, stupid, or careless mistake |
ludicrous | so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous |
taciturn | tending to be quiet |
halcyon | peaceful, calm |
celerity | swiftness or speed |
warp | to distort, bend, or thrust out of shape |
mimicry | the action or art of imitating someone or something |
nettle | irritate or annoy someone |
banal | devoid of freshness or origionality |
tenable | capable of being defended against attack or criticism |
accost | to approach and speak to (someone) often in an angry, aggressive, or unwanted manner |
belabor | to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary |
snivel | to weep or cry w/ sniffling |
sagely | to be wise, judicious, or prudent |
encomium | a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something very highly |
emulate | to try to equal or excel; imitate w/ effort to equal or surpass |
largess | generous bestowal of gifts |
verbiage | speech or writing that uses too many words |