vocab final

having a stern look or manner; strict or severe in modes of living or acting

austere
an obscure riddle or puzzle; a babbling situation or person

enigma
an original held as the standard for subsequent forms

prototype
to belittle, discredit, or undervalue

disparage
aggravation; the state of being stirred up

provocation
lack of self-confidence; timidity

diffidence
effort or desire to equal or surpass another

emulation
harsh to the taste or smell; bitter; stinging

acrid
desirous of the good or others; kindly; charitable

benevolent
suggestive of lurking evil or harm; evil, wicked

sinister
avoiding work or exertion; habitually idle

indolent
physically weak or feeble

not strong in character or purpose

infirm
not to the purpose; does not apply

irrelevant
obstinate and unenlightened attachment to one's own religion, party, belief, or opinion

bigotry
to get one's way by deceptive flattery or specious promises

cajole
embarrassment or humiliation caused by disappointment or failure

chagrin
a dull and trite remark solemnly stated

platitude
growing or flourishing unchecked; unrestrained

rampant
abstracted musing; daydreaming

reverie

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vocab final

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A Beka Academy 11th grade vocab

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2017-12-06T23:41:48Z

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