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HF Ch. 12-23
Hidden Figures Vocab Set #2 (Ch. 12-23)
Term | Definition |
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elated | Extremely happy |
keenly | With a focused and strong attitude |
dissemination | The act of spreading something |
linger | To stay in place longer than necessary |
prestigious | Inspiring respect and admiration |
compelling | Bringing about interest or attention |
exasperated | Intensely irritated or frustrated |
gargantuan | Very large |
enticing | tempting |
deviation | the act of departing from an established course or accepted standard |
temperamental | unreasonable changes of mood |
lapel | the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening |
optimism | hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something |
voyage | a long journey involving travel by sea or in space |
nimble | Quick to comprehend |