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Vocabulary2
Vocab Set from Middle Eastern Short stories
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Language - English
10th Grade
10/21/2013

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Term
Intolerable
Definition

Adjective; 

Unbearable, insufferable.

Term
Agony
Definition

Noun;

Pain, suffering, torment.

Term
Agile
Definition

Adjective;

Nimble, lithe, supple.

OR

Alert, sharp

 

Term
Sensuality
Definition

Noun;

Sexiness, attractiveness, sultriness.

Term
Conspire
Definition

Verb;

Plot, scheme, plan.

Term
Discreet
Definition

Adjective;

careful, circumspect, cautious.

OR

Unobtrusive, inconspicuous, subtle.

Term
Entice
Definition

Verb;

Tempt, lure, allure, attract, coax.

Term
Pessimism
Definition

Noun;

Defeatism, negativity.

Term
Contemplate
Definition

Verb; 

examine, inspect, observe

OR

Ponder, consider.

Term
Unleash
Definition

 Verb;

Let loose, unchain.

Term
Apprehensive
Definition
Adjective;
Anxious, worried, uneasy.
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Exuberant
Definition
Adjective;
ebullient, buoyant, cheerful
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Serene
Definition
Adjective;
Calm, composed, tranquil, peaceful.
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Nonchalant
Definition
Adjective;
Calm, composed, unconcerned.
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Conviction
Definition
Noun;
Declaration of guilt, sentence, judgment.
OR
belief, opinion, view.
Term
Intuitive
Definition
Adjective;
Instinctive, innate, inborn.
Term
Alleviate
Definition
Verb;
Reduce, ease, relieve.
Term
Acknowledgement
Definition
Noun;
acceptance, recognition, reply
OR
Greeting, welcome
OR
Thanks, gratitude.
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Guile
Definition
Noun;
Cunning, slyness, craftiness, deviousness.
Term
Bashful
Definition
Adjective;
Shy, reserved, diffident.
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