English III Vocab List 5

Front

Recover from illness or regain something lost.

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recuperate

Front

Likely to be influenced or harmed by something.

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susceptible

Front

Unemotional and calm disposition.

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phlegmatic

Front

Fearless; adventurous

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Intrepid

Front

Vehement or clamorous; talkative and combative.

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vociferous

Front

Strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

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vehement

Front

Opposite of someone/something; in rhetoric, a counterargument acknowledging an opposing view.

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antithesis

Front

Cancel or postpone punishment of someone condemned to death.

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reprieve

Front

Slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.

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quibble

Front

Moderate quality; not very good.

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mediocre