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Sadlier Oxford D
WCHS Unit 9-D
Word | Definition |
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auxillary | (adj) giving assistance or support (n) a helper, aid |
candid | (adj) frank, sincere, impartial; unposed |
cubicle | (n) a small room or compartment |
drudgery | work that is hard and tiresome |
envoy | (n) a representative or messenger (as of a government) |
escalate | (v) to elevate; to increase in intensity |
expedient | (n) a means to an end; (adj) advantageous, useful |
feign | (v) to pretend |
flair | (n) a natural quality, talent, or skill; a distinctive style |
grievous | (adj) causing sorrow or pain; serious |
heterogeneous | (adj) composed of different kinds, diverse |
horde | (n) a vast number (as of people); a throng |
impel | (v) to force, drive forward |
incredulous | (adj) disbelieving, skeptical |
inscribe | (v) to write or engrave; to enter a name on a list |
monologue | (n) a speech by one actor; a long talk by one person |
prognosis | (n) a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation |
rasping | (adj) with a harsh, grating sound; (n) a harsh sound |
repugnant | 9adj) offensive, disagreeable, distasteful |
scuttle | (v) to sink a ship by cutting holes in it; (n) a pail |