Honors Vocabulary 9--Set 1 (full set)

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Alloy (noun)

Back

a substance that is a mixture of metals

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Altercation (noun)

Back

a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy

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Blighted (adj.)

Back

destroyed or caused by decline or decay

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Charismatic (adj.)

Back

having special qualities or powers that are used for healing or prophesy; charming

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Chary (adj.)

Back

careful; cautious

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Convoke (verb)

Back

to summon or call together

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Despicable (adj.)

Back

very bad; contemptible

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Embed (verb)

Back

to enclose firmly in some mass

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Embolden (verb)

Back

to encourage one to be bold or to have courage

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Florid (adj.)

Back

flushed with color; red-faced