Wordly Wise · Cheatsheet
Book 11 · College prep
Chapter 1 · List 1 · Wit & wisdom
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apocryphal (adj)
Of doubtful authenticity.
arcane (adj)
Understood by few.
gesticulate (v)
To gesture dramatically.
imperturbable (adj)
Unable to be upset.
increment (n)
A small increase.
incremental (adj)
Increasing by small amounts.
levity (n)
Humour treating serious matter lightly.
mortify (v)
To deeply embarrass.
periphery (n)
The outer edge.
peripheral (adj)
Of secondary importance.
raconteur (n)
A skilled storyteller.
reiterate (v)
To say again.
subterfuge (n)
Deception used to achieve a goal.
vacillate (v)
To waver between options.
vivacious (adj)
Lively.