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| WORD | MEANING |
|---|---|
| groundswell | a buildup of opinion or feeling in a large section of the population |
| cock-a-hoop | extremely and obviously pleased esp about a triumph or success |
| beset | to attack on all sides; assail; harass |
| tawdry | showy but cheap and of poor quality |
| cordon | prevent access to or from (an area or building) by surrounding it with police or other guards (think of "do not cross" yellow tape) |
| daft | silly, foolish |
| ratched | (same as wretched) of poor quality; shabby or filthy in appearance; unfortunate conditions or circumstances. 'hot mess' |
| beckon | make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow |
| sidle | to move close to someone in a quiet or secret way |
| detente | the easing of hostility or strained relations, esp between countries |
| emissary | a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative (a messenger) |
| gingerly | in a careful or cautious manner |
| svelte | (of a person) slender or graceful in figure or outline; slim |
| gaggle | a disorderly or noisy group of people |
| daylight | a perceptible space, gap, or difference |
| revel | enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, esp with drinking and dancing |
| quaint | attractively unusual or old-fashioned |
| caprice | a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior |
| salvo | a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle |
| despondent | in low spirits from loss of hope or courage |
| insinuate | suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way |
| confluence | an act or process of merging (eg., rivers) |
| decorum | behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety (etiquette) |
| drudgery | hard, menial, or dull work |
| exegesis | critical explanation or interpretation of a text, esp of scripture |
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