Barron’s Word PDF
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This document appears to be vocabulary lists and definitions taken from Barron’s, likely supplemental material for a secondary school English or language arts course. It doesn't contain questions or appear to be an exam.
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Barron’s W1-1 adj indiscriminated choosing at random (carefuless) eminent of outstanding reputation steeped to be complete soaked into 5th. replete complete filled with Phrases to eat humble pie...
Barron’s W1-1 adj indiscriminated choosing at random (carefuless) eminent of outstanding reputation steeped to be complete soaked into 5th. replete complete filled with Phrases to eat humble pie to admit error d apologize Barron’s W1-2 adj Verb prognosticate to be able to tell what will happen in the future. Noun automaton machine that behaves like person matron an older married woman. Phrases a pigina poke an item you purchase without having seen/a disappointment. Barron’s W1-3 Noun realm 1 special field of 5th/someone 2 , kingdom annals historical records (**) tinge small amount of Verb add to compound to increase or Phrases a flash in the pan a star today , a flap tomorrow (wi 1) - Ep I Barron’s W1-4 Verb badger to pester annoy persistently , implore beg for assistance Noun drudgery unpleasant dull , , or hard work adj interminable unending Phrases to oil to make to calm pour on peace troubled waters someone down Barron’s W2-1 Adj laconic concise , brief intrepid brave courageous , reticent silent uncommunicative , Noun throng crowd for moneys panhandler to askstrangers in public place Verb accost to approach and speak to Phrases the sword of Damocles dang any imminent a W1 -4 K Barron’s W2-2 Adj furtive sly/secret/sneak/stealthy irate angry , incensed Noun felon a person of a guilty major crime plethora excess overabundance , hapless unfortunate unlucky , Idiom Pyrrhic victory an expensive conquest KA BREWI-3 w1 - 4 F Y. Barron’s W2-3 Adj adroit skillful vigilant watchful /17 Verb fabricate to lie , concoct gesticulate to use lively gestures Noun pretext an excuse Idiom a wet blanket one who spoil the fun F WI - 3 Barron’s W 2 4 - Adj avid very eager rudimentary basic, elementary Verb cajole coax. wheedle n73/ enhance intensity heighten. , to make greater Noun (F) nuance slight variation in meaning , tone. etc Idiom to beard the lion in his den defy an opponent in his home Wi-
