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Vocabulary 11: Lesson 10 - Definitions

Vocabuary 11 Lesson 10 Definitions in flashcard format.

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Accrue(v.) To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result
Annotation(n.) A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
Bedlam(n.) A state or scene of uproar or confusion
Covert(adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) A sheltered place, a hiding place
Debonair(adj.) Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance
Dun(v.) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n.) a creditor; (adj.) dark, dull, drab, dingy
Efficacious(adj.) effective, producing results
Equanimity(n.) Calmness, composure, refusal to panic
Fortuitous(adj.) Accidental, occurring by a happy chance
Gist(n.) The essential party, main point, or essence
Gratuitous(adj.) Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted
Imperious(adj.) Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling
Invective(n.) A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; (adj.) abusive, vituperative
Motley(adj.) Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester
Munificent(adj.) Extremely generous, lavish
Procrastinate(v.) To delay, put off until later
Provocative(adj.) Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying
Recondite(adj.) Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding
Reprobate(n.) A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; (adj.) wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; (v.) to disapprove of, condemn
Sedentary(adj.) Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place


3rd Grade Dogwood Elementary
Dogwood Elem.
Eads, TN

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