vocab 1

droll

amusing in an odd or whimsical way
extrovert
- one who is outgoing
- one who is energized rather than drained by interactions woth others
gamut

the whole range or extent
dole
- to distribute
- to give out sparingly
abhor
- to detest
- to hate strongly
decorum
- conformity to accepted standards of conduct
- proper behavior
- propriety
abate
- to lessen in violence or intensity
- decrease
- subside
duplicity
- intentional deceit in speech or conduct
- deception
effigy

a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group
austere
- stern
- severe
- plain
- strict
emulate
- to strive to be equal to
- to imitate
- copy
sere
- dry and withered
- arid
- desiccated
enhance
- to increase the value or beauty of something
- improve
contrite
- feeling regret for having committed some wrongdoing
- repentant

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vocab 1

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vocab

Updated

2010-03-16T23:20:58Z

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