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vocabulary

19 cards·by karinabeena

detriment

a disadvantage, Something that causes damage, harm or loss

dexterous

skilled, Skillful in using the hands or body

discretion

good sense, Good judgment or tact in actions or speaking

facetious

funny, Humorous; playfully joking

gregarious

outgoing, Sociable; enjoying and seeking the company of others

optimum

ideal, Best possible; most favorable; most desirable

ostentatious

showy, Meant to impress others; flashy

scrupulous

ethical, Careful about moral standards; conscientious

sensory

of the senses, Having to do with seeing, hearing, feeling, taxing, or smelling

collaborate

to act as a team, to work together on a project; cooperate in an effort

despondent

depressed, Downhearted; hopeless; overwhelmed with sadness

instigate

to cause, A person totally devoted to a purpose or cause

resilient

quick to recover, Able to recover quickly from harm, illness, or misfortune

retrospect

looking back, Reviewing the past; considering past events

rudimentary

basic, Fundamental; necessary to learn first

scoff

to laugh at, To make fun of; mock; refuse to take seriously

squelch

to hold back, To silence or suppress; crush

venerate

to honor, To respect deeply; revere

zealot

an extremist, To bring about by moving others to action, stir up