Vocabulary • Ch 2.7 (15) - 1984 • Context Clues

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Meaning of 'devour'

Back

To eat something quickly and completely

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Luminous

Back

Shining or glowing brightly in the dark

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Beseech

Back

To ask for something very earnestly

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Inert

Back

Not able to move or react

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Meaning of 'pilfer'

Back

To secretly take something without permission

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Meaning of 'remonstrate'

Back

Express strong disapproval or objection

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Superfluous

Back

More than what is needed or necessary

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Relapse

Back

To get sick again after getting better

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Meaning of 'utmost'

Back

The greatest possible amount or degree

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Persistent

Back

Not giving up easily