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vocab 1-20

TermDefinition
Confound (v.) cause surprise or confusion in (v.) mix up with something else
Tortuous (adj.) full of twists and turns
Benign (adj.) gentle and kindly (adj.) not harmful in effect
Repudiates (v.) refuse to accept or be associated with (v.) deny the truth of (v.) refuse to fulfill or discharge
Polarize (v.) restrict the vibrations of (wave or light) wholly or partially to one direction
Facetious (adj.) treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant
Construe (v.) interpret (word or action) in a particular way
Anoint (v.) smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony (v.) smear of rub something with
Collude (v.) cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to achieve or gain an advantage over others
Vexation (n.) the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Ubiquitous (adj.) present, appearing, or found everywhere
Garrulous (adj.) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Solicitous (adj.) characterized by or showing interest or concern (adj.) eager or anxious to do something
Munificent (adj.) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary (of a gift or sum of money)
Irresolute (adj.) showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain
Lactonic (adj.) of or relating to any of a class of organic compounds formed from hydroxy acids
Fastidious (adj.) very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail (adj.) very concerned about matters of cleanliness
Taciturn (adj.) (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Aspiration (n.) a hope or ambition of achieving something (n.) the process or action of drawing breath
Mendacity (n.) untruthfulness
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