Vocab List 1 & 2 Flashcards
Vocab quiz on 9/18
1
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percussion
A
- shark striking of one thing against another
- Instruments that make a sound when struck
2
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Perennial
A
- Lasting for an indefinitely long time
- Continuing regularly
- Living longer than two years; especially of plants
3
Q
Permeate
A
To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout
4
Q
Persevere
A
To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles
5
Q
Defer
A
To postpone; to delay
6
Q
Dilatory
A
Tending to delay or to postpone
7
Q
Elation
A
Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness
8
Q
Contend
A
To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry
9
Q
Infer
A
To use available evidence to form a conclusion
10
Q
Intent
A
Purpose
11
Q
Subvert
A
To upset; to overthrow; to ruin
12
Q
Subservient
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Excessively willing to yield; submissive
13
Q
Contort
A
To twist or bend out of shape
14
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Distort
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To change something to make it false
15
Q
Retort
A
To reply quickly and sharply, often as if in reply to an accusation
