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English Final 2nd Semester
Vocabulary Workshop Level E Chapters 7-15
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10th Grade
06/01/2011

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acquiesce
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to accept without protest, to agree or submit
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allure
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to entice, tempt, to be attracted to
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askew
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twisted to one side, crooked
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contentious
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quarrelsome, inclined to argue
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covet
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to desire something belonging to another
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crestfallen
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discouraged, dejected, downcast
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disheveled
Definition
rumpled, mussed, hanging in disorder
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exponent
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one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets, (MATH) the power to which a number, symbol or expression is to be raised
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garrulous
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given to much talking, tediously chatty
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insuperable
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incapable of being overcome
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lamentable
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to be regretted or pitied
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misnomer
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an unsuitable or misleading name
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profess
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to affirm openly, to state belief in, to claim, pretend
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respite
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a period of relief or rest
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retribution
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a repayment, a deserved punishment
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sinuous
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winding, having many curves, lithe and flexible
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sonorous
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full, deep, or rich in sound, impressive in stlye
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vanguard
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the foremost part of an army, the leading position in any field
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wastrel
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a wasteful person, spendthrift, a good-for-nothing
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allude
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to refer to casually or idirectly
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clairvoyant
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supernaturally perceptive, one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer
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conclusive
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serving to settle and issue, final
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disreputable
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not respectable, not esteemed
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endemic
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native or confined to a particular region or people, characteristic of or prevalent in a field
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exemplary
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worth of imitation, commendable, serving as a model
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fathom
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to understand, get to the bottom of, to determine the depth of, a measure of depth in water
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guile
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treacherous cunning, deceit
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integrity
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honesty, high moral standards, an unimpaired condition
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misconstrue
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to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
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itinerary
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a route of travel, a record of travel, a guidebook
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obnoxious
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highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
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placate
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to appease, sooth, pacify
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placid
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calm, peaceful
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plagiarism
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passing off or using as one's own the writing (or materials) of another person
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potent
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powerful, highly effective
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pretext
Definition
a false reason, deceptive excuse
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protrude
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to stick out, thrust forth
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stark
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harsh, unrelieved, desolate, utterly
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superficial
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on or near the surface, concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
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abjure
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to renounce, repudiate under oath, to avoid or shun
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acrid
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harsh in taste or odor, sharp in manner or temper
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august
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majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
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callous
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emotionally hardened, unfeeling
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clandestine
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secret, concealed, underhanded
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compunction
Definition
remorse, regret
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conflagration
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a large destructive fire
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elated
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in high spirits, jubilant, extremely pleased
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indelible
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not able to be erased or removed, memorable
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indulgent
Definition
yielding to wishes or demands of others
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inveterate
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firmly established, long-standing, habitual
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irrelevant
Definition
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
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nocturnal
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of or occurring in the night, under cover of darkness
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platitude
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a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
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quell
Definition
to subdue, put down forcibly
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quiescent
Definition
inactive, at rest
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ruminate
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to meditate, think about at length, to chew the cud
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tacit
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unspoken, silent, implied, inferred
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tangible
Definition
capable of being touched, real, concrete
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trenchant
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incisive, keen, forceful, effective, cutting, caustic, distinct, clear-cut
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antipathy
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a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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applicable
Definition
capable of being applied, relevant, suitable
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asset
Definition
something of value, a resource, an advantage
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beset
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to attack from all sides, to surround, harassed, studded (as with jewels)
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compassion
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sympathy for another's suffering, pity
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decorum
Definition
proper behavior, good taste, orderliness
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duress
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compulsion by threat, forcible confinement
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exuberant
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high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant
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imbibe
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to drink, to take in, absorb
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implacable
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not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding
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infinitesimal
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so small as to be almost immeasurable, minute
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innocuous
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harmless, inoffensive, insignificant
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militate
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to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
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patent
Definition
exclusive rights over an invention, copyright, to arrange or obtain such rights
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prowess
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distinguished bravery, superior skill or ability
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sedate
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quiet, settled, sober, to administer a tranquilizer
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stentorian
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extremely loud
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stipulate
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to arrange specifically, to require as a condition or agreement
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ultimatum
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a final proposal or statement of conditions
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alacrity
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a cheerful readiness, brisk and eager action
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alleviate
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to relieve, make more bearable
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antithesis
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the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
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appall
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to fill with dismay or horror
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bellicose
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warlike in manner or temperament, quarrelsome
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disparage
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to belittle, speak slightingly of, to undervalue
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dissonant
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not in harmony, disagreeing, at odds
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droll
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amusingly odd
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edict
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an order issued by someone in authority
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elucidate
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to clarify, explain
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laud
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to praise
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loll
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to act in a lazy manner, to lounge, to recline, droop
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loquacious
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talkative, wordy, fond of talking
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magnanimous
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generous in forgiving, above small meanness
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mandatory
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required, obligatory
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nondescript
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ordinary, not outstanding, not easily classified
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phlegmatic
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slow-moving, sluggish, unemotional
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rescind
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to repeal, cancel
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vivacious
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lively, sprightly, full of energy
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whet
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to sharpen, put an edge on, to make keen or eager
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abrasive
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causing irritation, harsh, grinding, or wearing down, a substance use to smooth or polish
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accumulate
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to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
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chagrin
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irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration, to cause such a feeling
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complacent
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self-satisfied, overly content
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concur
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to express agreement, approve
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defamation
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slander or libel
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explicate
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to make plain or clear explain, to interpret
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fracas
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a noisy quarrel or brawl
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grotesque
Definition
unnatural, distorted, bizarre
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pandemonium
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a wild uproar, din, or commotion
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raucous
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disagreeably harsh-sounding, disorderly
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receptive
Definition
open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
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renounce
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to give up or resign something
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repress
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to hold back, to put down or check by force
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reticent
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not inclined to speak, reserved, reluctant
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savory
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tasty, appetizing, pungent or salty, not sweet, inoffensive, respectable
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somnolent
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sleepy, drowsy, inducing sleep
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vehement
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intense, forceful, powerful
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voluble
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characterized by a ready flow of words, glib, fluent
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zealous
Definition
eager, earnest, devoted
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