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VOCAB UNIT 7

Dive into the vocabulary from Unit 7, where we explore essential words that will enrich your communication. Key terms include "allay," meaning to calm; "bestial," describing beastlike qualities; and "convivial," which refers to a festive and social atmosphere. You'll also learn about "coterie," a close-knit group sharing interests, and "effrontery," the nerve or boldness in actions. Expand your word bank with "ephemeral," "felicitous," "furtive," and more. Master these concepts to elevate your writing and speech.

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VOCAB UNIT 7

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  1. VOCAB UNIT 7

  2. 1.allay Verb: to calm; to relieve

  3. 2. bestial adj: beastlike

  4. 3. convivial Adj: festive, having fun together, social

  5. 4. coterie Noun: a circle of acquaintances; a close-knit, often exclusive group with common interests

  6. 5. counterpart Noun: a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another

  7. 6. demur Verb: to object to or protest against

  8. 7. effrontery Noun: Shameless boldness The gall! The nerve! Chutzpah!

  9. 8. embellish

  10. 9. ephemeral adj: lasting only a short time; fleeting, transient

  11. 10. felicitous (adj): appropriate; fortunate (see sample sentence)

  12. 11. furtive Adj: sneaky, stealthy, secret, sly (“a furtive look”)

  13. 12. garish

  14. 13. illusory Adj: misleading; not based in reality (think: illusion)

  15. 14. indigent Adj: penniless, poverty-stricken, destitute, extremely poor

  16. 15. inordinate Adj: excessive; exceeding reasonable limits

  17. 16. jettison Verb: to cast overboard

  18. 17. misanthrope

  19. 18. pertinacious Adj: Very persistent; stubborn; dogged

  20. 19. picayune Adj: of little importance; measly; concerned with trifling matters; small-minded

  21. 20. raiment Noun: Clothing; garments

  22. the end.

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