American Literature

Willy L. (Taiwan)
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  1. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  2. manic
    affected with or marked by frenzy uncontrolled by reason
  3. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  4. sang-froid
    great coolness and composure under strain
  5. claustrophobia
    a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
  6. heretical
    departing from accepted beliefs or standards
  7. audacity
    aggressive or outright boldness
  8. boorish
    ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance
  9. transgression
    the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
  10. coagulate
    change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
  11. holler
    call out loudly
  12. dole
    a share of money or necessities donated by charity
  13. narcissistic
    having an inflated idea of one's own importance
  14. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  15. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  16. indolence
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
  17. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  18. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  19. sprint
    run very fast, usually for a short distance
  20. mangle
    destroy or injure severely
  21. swell
    increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
  22. ooze
    pass gradually or leak or as if through small openings
  23. intact
    undamaged in any way
  24. aptitude
    inherent ability
  25. spatial
    pertaining to the expanse in which things are located
  26. slink
    move or walk stealthily
  27. loiter
    linger, remain, or wait around for no apparent reason
  28. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
  29. scandalous
    giving offense to moral sensibilities
  30. monstrous
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
  31. stumble
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  32. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  33. intrusion
    entrance by force or without permission or welcome
  34. hound
    a dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
  35. rebut
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  36. cumulative
    increasing by successive addition
  37. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  38. linebacker
    a defensive football player close behind the linemen
  39. incredulous
    not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
Created on Sun May 19 17:14:29 EDT 2013

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