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TEST PREP: English Derivatives and their Meanings, pt 4

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fungibleMoveable perishable goods of a sort that may be estimated by number or weight, such as grain, wine, etc
ineluctable(adj.) inescapable
disabuse(verb) usually followed by of: to rid (oneself, another person, etc) of a mistaken or misguided idea; set right
abeyanceusually preceded by in or into: a state of being suspended or put aside temporarily
exigency(noun) 2.(often plural) an urgent demand; pressing requirement
gregarious(adj.) Enjoying the company of others; (of animals) living together in herds or flocks
nefarious(adj.) Evil; wicked; sinful.
obtrusiveadj. Tending to be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence
acrid(adj.) Unpleasantly pungent or sharp to the smell or taste. Sharp or caustic, esp in speech or nature
halcyon(adj.) peaceful, gentle, and calm
urbane(adj.) Characterized by elegance or sophistication
tenet(noun) A belief, opinion, or dogma
diffident(adj.) Lacking self-confidence; timid; shy
sinecure(noun) A paid office or post involving minimal duties
munificent(adj.) Very generous, bountiful
calumny(noun) The malicious utterance of false charges or misrepresentation; slander; defamation
emolument(noun) profit arising from work or employment, usually in the form of fees or wages
devolve(verb) to cause to pass ((duties, powers, etc.)) to a successor or substitute
nebulous(adj.) lacking definite form, shape, or content; vague
insidious(adj.) stealthily treacherous or deceitful; intending to entrap or beguile

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