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abhor
verb/ To shrink from in disgust; to detest
abhorrent
adj/ Disgusting, causing loathing
affable
adj/ Pleasant; approachable; gracious
affability
noun/ Friendliness of manner
amiss
adv/ In a wrong or imperfect way
adj/ Out of order; wrong
despondent
adj/ Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged
entreat
verb/ to ask earnestly; to beg
entreaty
noun/ A plea or earnest request.
haunt
verb/ To stay in one's mind continually.
To visit frequently.
To appear in the form of a ghost.
impel
verb/ To drive or to propel.
To urge or drive by force or moral pressure
interminable
adj/ Endless; seeming to be without end.
irascible
adj/ Quick-tempered; irritable
profound
adj/ Intense; deeply felt.
Having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface or beyond the obvious.
recluse
noun/ A person who lives apart from society and often alone.
reclusive
adj/ Withdrawn from society
reverberate
verb/ To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations.
sage
adj/ Having wisdom and good judgement
noun/ A person known for wisdom and good judgement.
noun/ An aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking
tirade
noun/ A long, angry speech
tremulous
adj/ Marked by trembling or shaking
Timid or fearful
Author
Tenczar
ID
44350
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WW Lesson 4
Description
Wordly Wise 8, Lesson 4 words and definitions
Updated
2010-10-23T15:16:03Z
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