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Tollbooth Vocabulary Section IV

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accustomedto become familiar with or get used to
admonishingThe act of kindly correcting or instructing against a certain action or behavior.
banishedto force someone or something to leave
bereta flat, round cap of felt, wool, etc.
billowya rolling mass like a high wave, as of a cloud, flame, etc., swelling
brandishingwaving something (such as a weapon) in a threatening manner
buffingto polish with a soft cloth
cauldronA large pot that is used for boiling.
complexconsisting of interconnected parts, difficult to understand
consoleGive emotional strength or support to someone.
convincinglyMaking you believe that something is true or right.
daintilydelicate, fragile,requiring tactful handling
distinctionHonor, recognition; a distinguishing difference.
faminea scarcity of foot; starvation
furrowA long, narrow track cut in the earth by a plow; a wrinkle
grimaceTo make a face expressing feelings of pain, disgust, or contempt.
honeycombedfull of holes, like a bee's hive
imaginaryexisting only in the mind, not in reality
infinityendless or unlimited space, time or distance
interpretTo explain or tell the meaning of; restate (words) from one language into another language.
intimidatedThreatened: forced someone to do something out of fear; to be frightened of someone.
knickersloose, short pants that end just below the knee
logicalDrawing conclusions based on common sense and order.
logicalOrderly and with intelligence, Make sense.
magnitudegreatness, especially in size or extent
melancholyA tendency to be gloomy and depressed.
nuisancean annoying or irritating person or thing
ominoushinting that something bad will happen in the future
piningA feeling of deep longing or want for something or someone.
preciseTo be exact. Not to have any errors in it. 100% correct.
pungentSharp or bitter especially in taste or smell.
savorypleasing in taste or smell; appetizing
stalactitesicicle-shaped mineral formations that hang from the ceilings of caves
strenuousA physical activity that is hard or difficult
theatricalHaving to do with the theater, plays, or movies
vigorouslywith strength and force, using much energy


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