Word Attack Unit 8 Level C Vocab

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cavort

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(v) 1. to move or dance in a lively manner; prance; 2. to behave in a high-spirited way; make merry.

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chagrin

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(n) feeling of annoyance, embarrassment, or humiliation; (v) to cause disappointment or embarrassment.

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eloquent

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(adj) 1. characterized by forceful and appropriate speech or expression; 2. having a skillful or graceful way of speaking.

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fervor

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(n) 1. great warmth, passion, and sincerity of feeling; 2. intense heat.

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guile

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(n) skillful deception, entrapment, or trickery.

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immerse

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(v) 1. to plunge into or cover completely with liquid; 2. to occupy or attract and hold one's attention deeply and completely.

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infallible

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(adj) not capable of error; completely trustworthy; not capable of failure.

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juxtapose

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(v) to place side by side or close together, especially for comparison or contrast.

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lethargy

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(n) 1. state of drowsiness or low energy; 2. laziness, indifference, or apathy; 3. abnormal deep sleep or unconsciousness.

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malignant

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(adj) 1. deadly, life threatening; 2. extremely harmful; 3. characterized by evil intentions.