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English III Vocab
These are all the words from the semester thus far.
Question | Answer |
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Deficiency | n. an amount that is lacking or inadequate |
Truculent | adj. aggressively self-assertive; belligerent |
Prate | v. to talk long and idly; chatter |
Utterance | n. an oral or written statement |
Decorous | adj. marked by propriety and good taste; correct |
Seize | v. to possess or take by force |
Indulge | v. to give free rein to; to treat with excessive leniency |
Inexcusable | adj. impossible to excuse or justify |
Disinclined | adj. unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval |
Incomprehensible | adj. impossible to understand |
Speculation | n. an act of taking unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining gain |
Dreary | adj. gloomy; dismal |
Impunity | n. exemption or freedom from consequences |
Transitory | adj. of a brief duration; temporary |
Throng | n. a multitude of assembled persons |
Fortify | v. to make strong |
Inanimate | adj. not endowed with life or spirit |
Ubiquitous | adj. existing or being everywhere at the same time; widespread |
Lamentable | adj. expressing grief; mournful |
Debacle | n. a big disaster; a failure; a fiasco |
Derogatory | adj. disparaging, belittling; making one feel less important |