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What does 'adieu' mean?
Farewell.
Advent
an arrival; a coming into place or view
Apex (n)
the hight point, tip
assimilate (v)
to absorb fully; to adopt as one’s own, to adapt fully
bogus
false
exorbitant
unreasonably high; excessive
malign
to speak evil of, slander
What is the meaning of 'momentous'?
Very important.
Define 'perilous'.
Full of danger or risk.
What does 'sprightly' mean?
Full of life and vigor.
What is meant by 'obstreperous'?
Noisy and difficult to control.
Define 'pensive'.
Engaged in serious thought.
What does 'interim' refer to?
The time between.
What is 'inundate'?
To flood or overwhelm.
Define 'meander'.
To wander about aimlessly.
What does 'tirade' mean?
A long, angry speech.
metropolis
a large city; the chief city of an area
shoddy
of poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship
surly
angry and bad tempered; rude
vagrant
an idle wanderer, tramp; (adj) wandering aimlessly
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