English2 Vocabulary 5

abeyance

(n) temporary suspended, inactivity
ambivalent

(n) uncertainly or fluctuation caused by the inability to make a choice
beleaguer

(v) to surround or beset, as with troubles
carte blanche

(n) unconditional authority; full discretionary power
cataclysm

(n) any violent upheaval
debauch
- (v) to corrupt by sensuality
- (n) moral corruption
eclat

(n) brilliance of success, reputation
fastidious

(adj) excessively particular, critical, or demanding
gambol
- (v) to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic
- (n) a skipping or frisking about
imbue

(v) to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions

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English2 Vocabulary 5

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2010-11-19T07:08:17Z

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