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Vocab 1-25-16

Published on Jan 25, 2016

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Vocab 1-25-16

By: Miranda Nira
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Yowl

  • Definition: A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress.
  • Synonym: Bawl
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Deliberately

  • Definition: Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
  • Synonym: Knowingly
  • Logan was deliberately ignoring them.
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Concision

  • Definition: The art and practice of minimizing words used to convey an idea.
  • Synonym: Briefness
  • The essay is a marvel of concision and clarity.
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Scurvy

  • Definition: A disease that is caused by not eating enough fruits or vegetables that contain vitamin C
  • Synonym: Contemptible
  • His men now suffering from scurvy, and his vessels requiring refitting.

Valediction

  • Definition: The action of saying farewell.
  • Synonym: Goodbye
  • It was a good valediction to the Funeral Director.
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Eulogize

  • Definition: To praise highly in speech or writing.
  • Synonym: Compliment
  • Chris eulogized his english essay.

Embezzlement

  • Definition: Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
  • Synonym: Fraud

Yokel

  • Definition: An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.
  • Synonym: Backwoods Person

Furious

  • Definition: Full of anger or energy; violent or intense.
  • Synonym: Enraged

Spectacular

  • Definition: Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
  • Synonym: Astonishing
  • Going to the concert was spectacular.
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Distressful

  • Definition: Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
  • Synonym: disquieting
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Encroachment

  • Definition: Intrusion on a person's territory, rights.
  • Synonym: Invasion

Personable

  • Definition: Having a pleasant appearance and manner.
  • Synonym: Affable
  • She is very personable and approachable which makes others feel right at home.

Astound

  • Definition: Shock or greatly surprise.
  • Synonym:Flabbergasted

Marionette

  • Definition: A puppet worked from above by strings attached to its limbs.
  • Synonym: Dummy
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