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October 19, 2007 Vocab

Vocab list from Week Ending October 19, 2007 Prowess - Commodiuos


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Prowessexceptional skill and bravery
Generalizegeneral rather than specific; to form a general conclusion
Legacysomething handed down from one who has gone before or from the past; a bequest
Phobiaa persistent, illogical fear
Somberdepressing, gloomy, dark
Edificea building, especially one of imposing appearance or size
Penitentsorrow and remorse for past misdeeds
Museto ponder; meditate; think about at length
Paradoxa statement that seems true but at the same time seems to also have an opposite truth
Gloatto brag greatly
Piqueirritation, resentment stemming from wounded pride; also to arouse curiosity
Dispelto drive away; to dissipate
Ramificationa branching out; a development growing out of and often complicating a problem or pain
Allureto entice with something desirable; tempt
Commodiousspacious, roomy, capacious