Unit 15 Definitions Flashcards


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Savory (adj)

tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable

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Grotesque (adj)

unnatural, distorted; bizarre

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Complacent (adj)

self-satisfied; overly content

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Vehement (adj)

intense, forceful, powerful

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Concur (v)

to express agreement, approve

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Somnolent (adj)

sleepy, drowsy

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Raucous (adj)

disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

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Reticent (adj)

not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant

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Receptive (adj)

open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

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Explicate (v)

to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret

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Chagrin (n)

irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration

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Abrasive (adj)

causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down

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Zealous (adj)

eager, earnest, devoted

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Defamation (n)

slander or libel

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Chagrin (v)

to cause a feeling of irritation or humiliation

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Fracas (n)

a noisy quarrel or brawl

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Renounce (v)

to give up or resign something

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Voluble (adj)

characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent

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Repress (v)

to hold back; to put down or check by force

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Pandemonium (n)

a wild uproar, din, or commotion

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Acclimate (v)

to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

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Abrasive (n)

a substance used to smooth or polish