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Vocabulary List 15

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List Word Sentences Definition
15 abrasive examples

1. (noun) any material or substance used for grinding, polishing
2. causing abrasion, grinding, or wearing down. Annoting or grating.
15 acclimate examples

to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt
15 chagrin examples

1. (noun) a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation
2. (verb) to cause such a feeling
15 complacent examples

pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied
15 concur examples

express agreement; approve
15 defamation examples

slander, libel, injuring the reputation of another falsely or without justification
15 explicate examples

make plain or clear; explain; interpret
15 fracas examples

noisy quarrel, brawl
15 grotesque examples

odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
15 pandemonium examples

wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos
15 raucous examples

1. rowdy; disorderly
2. disagreeable, harsh sounding
15 receptive examples

open, responsive to ideas or suggestions
15 renounce examples

to give up or put aside voluntarily
15 repress examples

to put down or quell; to keep under control, check, or suppress
15 reticent examples

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
15 savory examples

pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell
15 somnolent examples

sleepy, drowsy, inducing sleep
15 vehement examples

intense, forceful, powerful
15 voluble examples

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative
15 zealous examples

eager, devoted, fervent

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