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Vocab 1-20

TermDefinition
cajole (verb) to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance
edification (noun)
 the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually
plaintive (adjective) 
 sad sounding and mournful
indomitable (adjective)
 impossible to subdue or defeat
festooned (verb)
 to adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations
primly (adverb)
 in a very formal, proper and precise way
queue (verb)
 to take one's place in a line
gentility (noun)
 social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances
paragon (noun)
 a model of excellence or perfection
ergo (adverb)
 therefore
caterwaul (verb)
 to make a shrill howling or wailing noise like that of a cat
allay (verb)
 to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry)
insurrection (noun)
 a violent uprising against an authority or government
duplicitous (adjective)
 deceitful
furor (noun)
 an outbreak of public anger or excitement
clamber (verb)
 to climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet
dissonantly (adverb)
 in a way that lacks harmony
miasma (noun)
 a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor
gabble (verb)
 to talk rapidly and unintelligibly; utter meaningless sound
unkempt (adjective)
 not combed; deficient in order or neatness
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