Unit 3: Novel Study: Gulliver’s Travels, Part 1

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  1. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  2. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  3. discharge
    cause to go off
  4. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  5. disapprobation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  6. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  7. articulate
    characterized by clear expressive language
  8. impertinence
    the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties
  9. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  10. infallible
    incapable of failure or error
  11. circumspection
    the trait of being cautious and sensible
  12. contrivance
    a small mechanical device or tool
  13. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  14. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  15. vulgar
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  16. rudiment
    the remains of a body part functional at an earlier stage
  17. menial
    relating to unskilled work, especially domestic work
  18. vindicate
    clear of accusation, blame, or doubt with supporting proof
  19. impeachment
    the act of charging an official with an offense committed while in office
  20. insatiable
    impossible to fulfill, appease, or gratify
Created on Tue Dec 15 08:19:05 EST 2020 (updated Thu Dec 17 16:44:35 EST 2020)

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