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Eng III Vocab III

Quiz for September 30th

TermDefinition
Buttress any external prop or support built to steady a structure by opposing its outward thrusts, especially a projecting support built into or against the outside of a masonry wall
Chagrin a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment
Callow immature or inexpirenced
Coy shy; modest
Derelict left or deserted, as by the other or guardian; abandoned
dubious doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt
ebb a point of decline
enervate to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken
equivocal of doubtful nature or character; questionable; dubious; suspicious
galvanize to startle into sudden activity; stimulate
garrulous excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters
nascent beginning to exist or develop
obfuscate to confuse, bewilder, or stupify, bemuse
parochial very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial
predilection a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference
progeny a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal
prudent wise or judicious in practical affairs, sagacious; discreet or circumspect.
sanguine cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident
soporific causing or tending to cause sleep
enigmatic resembling an enigma; perplexing; mysterious
Created by: bener3576
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