Vocab 7 - The Hobbit (Week 1)

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Meaning of 'dignity': Example - He bowed with great dignity.

Back

A sense of pride in oneself, self-respect.

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Meaning of "absurd":

Back

Wildly illogical and unreasonable

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Meaning of "prosperous"? Example: She is a prosperous businesswoman.

Back

Successful, wealthy

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Meaning of "intricate"? Example: The carvings in the table were intricate.

Back

detailed and/or complicated

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Meaning of "prudent":

Back

showing thought for the future

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Meaning of "estimable" (e.g., She is an estimable opponent):

Back

Worthy of great respect

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Meaning of "parchment": He unrolled it carefully.

Back

stiff, flat, material made from animal skin

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Meaning of "obstinate":

Back

stubbornly refusing to change one's mind

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Meaning of "audacious"? Example: He is an audacious adventurer.

Back

Willing to take bold risks

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Meaning of "repose":

Back

a state of rest or tranquility