Daily word Flashcards
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Define corpulence!
The state of being fat; obesity.
“her _ is the butt of every joke”
Define peregrinate!
Travel or wander around from place to place.
“we _ over Stanmore, and visited the Castles of Bowes and Brougham”
Define esoteric!
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
“_ philosophical debates”
Define exculpate!
Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
“the article _ the mayor”
Define mendacious!
Not telling the truth; lying.
“_ propaganda”
Define stout!
(of a person) somewhat fat or of heavy build.
(of an object) strong and thick.
Define interchange
(of two or more people) exchange (things) with each other.
(of a thing) be able to be exchanged with another.
Define bustling!
Moving about in an energetic and busy manner.
(of a place) full of activity.
Define insolent!
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
“she hated the _ tone of his voice”
Define shred!
As a verb: Tear or cut into shreds.
As a noun: A strip of some material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from something larger.
Define vigorously!
In a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously.
Forcefully.
Define prior!
Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
“he has a _ engagement this evening”
Define evade!
Escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
“friends helped him to _ capture for a time”
Define commend!
Praise formally or officially.
“he was _ by the judge for his courageous actions”
Define encompass!
Surround and have or hold within.
Cause (something) to take place.
Define hideous!
Ugly or disgusting to look at.
Extremely unpleasant.
Define emphasize!
Give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.
Make (something) more clearly defined.
Define behold!
See or observe (a thing or person, especially a remarkable or impressive one).
“the botanical gardens were a wonder to _”
Define repulsiveness!
The quality of being extremely unpleasant, offensive, or disgusting.
Define bear
Carry the weight of; support.
Endure (an ordeal or difficulty).
