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English Unit 4 Vocabulary Words 2009-2010 Kravitz
List of unit 4 Vocabulary words and their definitions
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| embark (v) | to start a journey |
| facile (adj) | easily done or attained |
| indominable (adj) | unconquerable, unable to be defeated |
| infallible (adj) | free from error |
| plod (v) | to work slowly, to walk slowly |
| altruistic (adj) | concerned with the welfare of others, unselfish |
| chivalrous (adj) | characterized by honor, courtesy and courage |
| dearth (n) | a lack of; scarcity |
| pungent (adj) | sharp, stinging, spicy, strong odor |
| remiss (adj) | careless, neglectful |
| repose (v) | to rest; lie; place |
| temerity (n) | recklessness, boldness |
| truculent (adj) | fierce, aggressive, destructive |
| unfeigned (adj) | sincere, genuine |
| virulent (adj) | very poisonous, hateful |
| accede (v) | to yield to, give in |
| destitute (adj) | total poverty, having nothing |
| inopportune (adj) | coming at a bad time, not appropriate |
| pinnacle (n) | a high point, peak |
| premeditated (adj) | deliberately planned |
| rampant (adj) | running wild |
| stately (adj) | dignified, majestic |
| supple (adj) | flexible |
| suppress (v) | to stop by force |
| venal (adj) | characterized by corruption |
| musty (adj) | stale, moldy |
| officious (adj) | meddling, getting into someone's business |
| ominous (adj) | threatening, unfavorable |
| gallant | brave, honorable |
| coarse | rude, rough |
| abundance | many, plenty |
| scarcity | a lack of, dearth |
| pretense | fake, pretend |
| faltering | stumble, hesitate |
| unyielding | determined, not giving in |
| ambitious | determined to succeed |
| boldness | bravery |
| humility | shyness |
| assurance | promise, guarantee |
| contrary | opposite, antagonistic |
| appropriate | proper, correct |
| poised | ready, steady |
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