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Vocab 18
Chapter 18
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English
10th Grade
06/02/2010

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Gape
Definition
[VERB]:
To stare open-mouthed in amazement; to open wide
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Gawk at
Definition
To stare stupidly or noticeably
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Google at
Definition
Look at with wide open eyes in amazement or wonder
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Rubber neck at
Definition
To watch by craning the neck esp. if the observer and the observed are in motion relative to each other
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Purse (the lips)
Definition
Ricky zhao. LOL.
Press one's lips together in anger, disappointment
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Furrow (the brow)
Definition
usually due to extreme concentration, anxiety, or annoyance
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Garble
Definition
[VERB]:
To distort such a way as to make unintelligible
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Mangle
Definition
To change or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging, etc.
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Mutilate
Definition
To physically harm as to impair use, notable by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part; to destroy beyond recognition
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Gloat
Definition
[VERB]:
To regard with excessive or malicious satisfaction
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Revel in
Definition
To get great pleasure from (a situation or experience)
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Relish
Definition
To take great pleasure in something; to enjoy; to approach with enthusiasm
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Crow (over)
Definition
To brag over
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Exult
Definition
To rejoice, be very happy in, usually due to success
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Glory (in)
Definition
To be proud; to boast
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Goad
Definition
[NOUN]:
A pointed stick used for driving animals; anything that spurs a person on
[VERB]:
To drive or urge on
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Prod
Definition
A device used to goad livestock;
To urge someone to do something
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Spur
Definition
Anything that motivates or inspires;
to motivate/inspire
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Inducement
Definition
An incentive that helps bring about a desired state
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Gadfly
Definition
A person who urges someone to do something by being persistently annoying
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Propel
Definition
To cause to move in a certain direction; to make to arrive to a certain situation or result
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Hound
Definition
To persistently harass
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Impel
Definition
To urge a person; to incite to action or motion in any way
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Incite
Definition
To rouse, stir up or excite
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Provoke
Definition
To cause (a person) to become annoyed or angry
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Curb
Definition
The act of restraining power or action ;
to check, restrain, control
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Deterrent
Definition
Serving to prevent something from happening
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Deter
Definition
To prevent something from happening; to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage
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Impede
Definition
To get in the way of; to hinder/block
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Graphic
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Relating to a drawn or pictorial representation
Giving a clear and effective picture
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Diagrammatic
Definition
In the form of a diagram
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stricking
Definition
Of that which makes a strong impression
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Lively
Definition
Full of life; energetic
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Anemic
Definition
Lacking in colour, spirit, vitality and power
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Pallid
Definition
Appearing weak, pale, or sickly
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Gratuitous
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]
Freely given; done without recompense

Uncalled for; unjustified
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Unsolicited
Definition
Not requested, welcome, or invited
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Unwarranted
Definition
Being without warrant or authority
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Unfounded
Definition
Not based on solid reasons or facts
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Groundless
Definition
Without any grounds to support it
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Baseless
Definition
Of reasoning, that is based on something that is not true
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gregarious
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]
Tending to form or move in a herd or other group; social

Enjoying the company of others; sociable
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Extroverted
Definition
Comfortable in social interactions; desiring to be surrounded by people
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Misanthropic
Definition
Hating mankind in general
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Withdrawn
Definition
introverted
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Reserved
Definition
Slow to reveal emotions or opinions, shy
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Aloof
Definition
either physically or emotionally distant as a result of arrogance
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Grimace
Definition
[NOUN]:
A twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust, or disapproval
[VERB]:
To contort the features of the face in order to indicate pain, disgust, or disapproval
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scowl
Definition
The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowning; an expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontentment; an angry frown...
to frown in displeasure and anger
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Glower
Definition
An angry stare/glare

To look or stare with anger
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Wince
Definition
A reflect response to sudden pain

To flinch as if in pain or distress
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Beam
Definition
[VERB]:
To smile broadly or especially cheerfully
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Grope
Definition
[VERB]:
To feel around uncertainly for
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Fumble for
Definition
To grope for awkwardly in trying to find something
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Cast about for
Definition
To try to find something
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flounder around for
Definition
To struggle or wallow around for something
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Grueling
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Extremely demanding and exhausting
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Taxing
Definition
Exhausting or draining
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Wearying
Definition
Causing to become extremely tired
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Arduous
Definition
Needing or using up much energy; testing powers of endurance
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Intense
Definition
Extreme in degree
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Invigorating
Definition
Giving strength, energy and vitality
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Gruesome
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Causing great shock, horror, and repugnance
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Grisly
Definition
Horrifyingly repulsive, terrifying
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Ghastly
Definition
Extremely bad or shocking
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Macabre
Definition
Horrible, horrifying
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Grotesque
Definition
Disgusting or repulsive; bizarre in appearance
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Lurid
Definition
Ghastly pale; Wan in appearance
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Engaging
Definition
Charming and attractive, especially of a manner of behaviour
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Gullible
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
easily cheated or decieved
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Credulous
Definition
Excessively ready to believe things; gullible
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Naive
Definition
Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment
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Ingenuous
Definition
Naive and trusting; demonstrating childlike simplicity
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Unsuspecting
Definition
Of or pertaining to lack of suspicion
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exploitable
Definition
Easily fooled
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Unwary
Definition
Lacking caution as a result of naivety or inexperience; unprepared
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Green
Definition
Not fully developed; inexperienced
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skeptical
Definition
Having or expressing doubt
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Incredulous
Definition
Difficult to believe things
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Dubious
Definition
Arousing doubt, question, or suspicion
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Wary
Definition
cautious of anger; carefully watching and guarding against deception
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circumspect
Definition
Cautious; aware of all circumstances
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Haggard
Definition
[ADJECTIVE]:
Worn or exhaust from anxiety, disease, or fatigue
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Pinched
Definition
very thing, esp. from disease, hunger, or cold
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cadaverous
Definition
corpse-like, hinting of death
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Wan
Definition
lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
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Drained
Definition
Very tired, lacking motivation/energy
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Gaunt
Definition
Thin or haggard esp. from disease/hunger
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Drawn
Definition
Showing the wearing effects of overwork or care of suffering
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careworn
Definition
Showing the wearing effects of overwork or care of suffering
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Rosy
Definition
Having the pinkish flush of health
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Florid
Definition
Having a rosy complexion
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Rubicund
Definition
Possessing a red complexion
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Ruddy
Definition
Reddish in colour, esp. of the face, fire, or sky..healthy
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Harangue
Definition
[NOUN]:
A long, emotional public address designed to arouse strong feeling or spur the audience on to action; a similar piece of writing


[VERB]:
To deliver a harangue
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Tirade
Definition
a long, angry and violent speech
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diatribe
Definition
An abusive bitter denunciation
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Philippic
Definition
A speech of violent denunciation
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denunciation
Definition
Announcement; a public accusation
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Hold forth
Definition
to talk in great lengths
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Pontificate
Definition
To express one's position or opinions stubbornly as if it is absolutely correct
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Harbinger
Definition
[NOUN]:
A forerunner
[VERB]:
To herald the approach of
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Precursor
Definition
A forerunner, a predecessor, an indicator of approaching events
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Herald
Definition
A messenger, someone who gives signs of things to come or to bring important news
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Portent
Definition
Something that portends an event about to occur, esp. an unfortunate or evil event
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Presage
Definition
To predict of foretell something
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Prefigure
Definition
To give an indication of something that has not yet happened
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Augur
Definition
To predict or foretell through signs; to point to or be an omen of
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Usher in
Definition
To introduce
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