Vocabulary 3 Flashcards
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Presumptuous (adjective)
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Going too far; overstepping bounds.
The dogs tried to be presumptuous and go out of the fence.
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Transcend (verb)
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To rise above or go beyond the limit of.
The volleyball team transcended above Russia when they beat them.
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Grisly (adjective)
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Horrifying.
She ran from the grisly bear because it was angry.
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Homage (noun)
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Display of respect or honor.
We showed our homage to the seniors on senior night.
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Compulsion (noun)
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Overwhelming desire or urge.
Thee volleyball team had a compulsion to beat Russia.
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Grievous (adjective)
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Serious or grave.
Teachers are grievous when teaching.
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Encompass (verb)
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To enclosure or include.
My essay encompassed the characters of the movie.
