Essentials of English Exam Review Words

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  1. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  2. cloying
    overly sweet
  3. miff
    a state of irritation or annoyance
  4. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  5. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  6. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  7. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  8. procure
    get by special effort
  9. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  10. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  11. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  12. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  13. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  14. penurious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  15. parched
    extremely thirsty
  16. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  17. coalesce
    fuse or cause to come together
  18. propensity
    a natural inclination
  19. vitiate
    make imperfect
  20. parsimony
    extreme stinginess
  21. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  22. frugal
    avoiding waste
  23. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  24. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  25. resplendent
    having great beauty
  26. languidly
    in a lethargic manner
  27. apathetic
    showing little or no emotion or animation
  28. malinger
    avoid responsibilities and duties, often by faking illness
  29. lummox
    an awkward, foolish person
  30. deftly
    in an agile manner
  31. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  32. placating
    intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
  33. specter
    a ghostly appearing figure
  34. feral
    wild and menacing
  35. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  36. goading
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
  37. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  38. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  39. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  40. underscore
    give extra weight to
Created on Thu Jan 10 10:58:29 EST 2013

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