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Flashcards: Greg 21
abject
most unfortunate or miserable
amicable
characterized by goodwill and friendliness
animosity
strong hostility or resentment
aver
assert with confidence
barrage
an overwhelming concentration of something, typically hostile words
cathartic
that which releases emotional tension
decipher
decode or determine the meaning of something that is difficult to understand
delusion
a belief that is not true or is founded on false premises
dispense
1. issue, distribute, or give out
eloquent
fluently persuasive and articulate
enthrall
captivate or charm
eradicate
eliminate or destroy completely
fledgling
untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising
fortitude
mental strength and courage that allows one to face challenges
fortuitous
happening by chance, especially a lucky chance
goad
incite or provoke
imminent
about to happen soon
incontrovertible
undeniable; impossible to dispute
itinerant
habitually traveling from place to place
magnanimous
noble and generous in spirit
meritorious
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward
mutiny
a rebellion against authority; violent strife
paradoxical
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
perseverance
persistence in an action or belief despite difficulties or opposition
render
make or provide
repertoire
the collection of skills, methods, or performances that one is ready to use
resilient
able to recover quickly from difficult situations
resolute
firmly determined or unwavering
supple
pliant, flexible, or easy to bend
valor
strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery