Studied by 2 peopleabrasive
adj. causing irritation, harsh
n. a substance used to smooth or polish
acclimate
v. to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
chagrin
n. irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration
v. to cause such a feeling
complacent
adj. self-satisfied; overly confident
concur
v. to express agreement, approve
defamation
n. slander or libel
explicate
v. to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
fracas
n. a noisy quarrel or brawl
grotesque
adj. unnatural, distorted; bizarre
pandemonium
n. a wild uproar, din, or commotion
raucous
adj. disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
receptive
adj. open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
renounce
v. to give up or resign something
repress
v. to hold back; to pub down by check or force
reticent
adj. not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
savory
adj. tasty, appetizing
somnolent
adj. sleepy, drowsy; inclined to sleep
vehement
adj. intense, forceful, powerful
voluble
adj. characterized by a ready flow of words
zealous
adj. eager, earnest, devoted
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