vocab 16

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pique

(v.) To excite; To cause sharp irritation and resentment;

quixotic

(adj.) foolishly impractical; also, capricious; impulsive

plebeian

(n.) A commoner, a member of the lower class; (adj.) Of or relating to the lower class, common and vulgar

rabble

(n.) A disorderly mob or crowd of people

raconteur

(n.) One who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit

linguistics

(n.) The science of language

quell

(v.) To suppress or subdue by putting an end to

purloin

(v.) To take dishonestly, to commit theft or steal

precocious

(adj.) An early or premature development in talents or thought

vindictive

(adj.) Eager for revenge; Spiteful or vengeful

pugnacious

(adj.) Fond of fighting; Quarrelsome

predatory

(adj.) Living by killing, eating or robbing others

rabid

(adj.) Raging, uncontrollable; Extremely enthusiastic, fanatical

prowess

(n.) Exceptional strength, skill, or bravery, especially in battle

pusillanimous

(adj.) Cowardly


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