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Which word describes a person who is outgoing and enjoys being around others?
Which word describes a person who is outgoing and enjoys being around others?
What is the meaning of the word 'valiant' as it relates to courage?
What is the meaning of the word 'valiant' as it relates to courage?
Which term refers to a quality or feature that enhances comfort or convenience?
Which term refers to a quality or feature that enhances comfort or convenience?
What does the term 'temerity' signify in a social context?
What does the term 'temerity' signify in a social context?
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Which word means to invoke something or produce it from a specific cause?
Which word means to invoke something or produce it from a specific cause?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Foreboding: A feeling of anxiety or dread about something that might happen in the future.
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Provoke: To stir up or incite anger, irritation, or another strong emotion. This often results in a negative reaction.
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Swank: Ostentatious display of wealth or sophistication; to act or appear very stylish or important.
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Valor: Great courage in the face of danger or difficulty.
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Laud: To praise highly or publicly.
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Extrovert: A person who is outgoing, sociable, and enjoys spending time with others.
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Pique: To arouse strong interest or curiosity; to irritate or offend.
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Auspicious: Indicating good fortune or success.
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Temerity: Rash boldness; recklessness or excessive confidence.
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Reprimand: To formally express disapproval of someone's actions.
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Egotist: Someone excessively self-centered and preoccupied with their own importance.
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Parse: To analyze something (especially language) into its parts.
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Hysterical: Characterized by uncontrolled emotional outburst; often excessive or exaggerated.
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Prerogative: A right or privilege; an exclusive right.
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Conjure: To call upon or produce something (often imaginary things) by magic, ritual, or mental power.
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Prodigious: Remarkably large or great in size, extent, or degree.
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Palatable: Pleasant to taste or pleasing to the senses. Can be applied to ideas and concepts too.
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Chivalry: Code of conduct for knights emphasizing honor, courage, and courtesy.
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Augur: A person who predicts the future by interpreting signs.
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Salubrious: Health-giving; promoting health.
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Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable; outgoing.
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Amenity: A pleasant feature or convenience.
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Dredge: To search through or bring up something from the bottom of a body of water.
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Copious: Abundant; plentiful.
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Sovereign: Having supreme power or authority; a monarch.
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