Vocabulary TKaM Chs 15 - 22
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respectable (due to age, rank/position, or dignity) |
verb: venerate. |
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to passively agree or comply; to give in or yield |
“ We acquiesced to her demands, but were unhappy about it the whole time.” |
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various, many |
“There are sundry items in her purse.” “The grocery store sellssundry products.” |
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being everywhere; widespread |
“The H1N1 virus has been lessubiquitous than feared, thanks to vaccines and preventative measures like hand-washing.” |
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strong (physically and/or morally) |
“The stalwart soldier was known for his bravery and integrity.” |
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caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc |
an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute. |
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a searching examination or investigation; surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding |
"Those pronounced him youngest who scrutinized his face the closest" (G. W. Cable). |
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dry; lifeless & dull |
Arid deodorant |
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to lessen the anger of, pacify, or calm down |
“He bought her roses, hoping tomollify her when he brought home a pet boa constrictor..” |
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to erase or strike out |
"And when the Russian moon program was finally abandoned, the Kremlin spent considerable effort to expunge it from history" (Bill Keller, "Eclipsed", New York Times Magazine, June 27, 1999). |
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reckless or presumptuous daring; brashness; heedless disregard for danger |
"Hither and thither he charged striking down the few who had the temerityto stand against him, and it was evident that unless a chance spear thrust brought him down he would rout the entire village…." (Edgar R. Burroughs, The Son of Tarzan). |
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revealing no emotion; expressionless |
“His face was impassive, showing neither fear nor concern at their situation.” |
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with little or not emotion |
“She reacted stolidly to the news of her mother's death, leading those who did not know her to accuse her of heartlessness.” |