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Ela #2
Question | Answer |
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lucrative | producing a great deal of profit. |
meander | a winding curve or bend of a river or road. |
mnemonic | aiding or designed to aid the memory |
myriad | a countless or extremely great number. |
ostentatious | Flashy/Showy |
ostracize | exclude (someone) from a society or group |
palpable | able to be touched or felt. |
pertinent | relevant to topic |
pervade | Be present throughout |
quandary | a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. |
repudiate | refuse to accept or be associated with. |
rescind | revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement). |
slovenly | (especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty. |
supersede | take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant |
surmise | Believe in something with little evidence |
tactful | adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. |
ungainly | (of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy. |
vanquish | defeat thoroughly. |
vehement | Strong feelings of passion |
vilify | speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. |