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Vocabulary

Match the following words with their definitions.

AB
perforceby force of circumstances
hypothecatehypothesize
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag : displaying good-humored mischief
thrasonicalof, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of Thraso : bragging, boastful
eupepticof, relating to, or having good digestion
acerbicacid in temper, mood, or tone
peccantguilty of a moral offense : sinning
transpontinesituated on the farther side of a bridge
henotheismthe worship of one god without denying the existence of other gods
infotainmenta television program that presents information (as news) in a manner intended to be entertaining
enjoinderan authoritative request : command
gruntleto put in a good humor
flummoxconfuse
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
quotidianoccurring every day
pilgarlica man looked upon with humorous contempt or mock pity
palookaoaf, lout
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
adulateto flatter or admire excessively or slavishly
parryto evade especially by an adroit answer


Laura Miller

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