The Most Dangerous Game

Joseph R. (United States of America)
The Most Dangerous Game: Vocab Words
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  1. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  2. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  3. droll
    comical in an odd or whimsical manner
  4. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  5. staccato
    (music) separating the notes
  6. opaque
    not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
  7. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  8. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  9. gargoyle
    an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure
  10. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  11. disarming
    act of reducing or depriving of weapons
  12. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  13. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  14. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  15. debacle
    a sudden and complete disaster
  16. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
  17. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  18. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  19. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  20. invariably
    without change, in every case
  21. imprudent
    not sensible, responsible, or wise
Created on Thu Dec 08 11:04:43 EST 2016

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