4A vocab
to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear
wince
to run quickly, scamper, hurry
scurry
arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement
controversial
to obtain through special effort; to bring about
procure
adj.) unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer, etc.); unknown; lacking individuality or character
Anonymous
easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused
inflammable
disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious
wayward
a clown; a coarse, stupid person
buffoon
to give or cause something unpleasant, impose
inflict
(n.) a person easily tricked or deceived; (v.) to deceive
Dupe
not producing the desired results, unsuccessful
fruitless
a joining together for some common purpose
alliance
deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
malignant
having a certain force or effect in fact but not in name; so close as to be equivalent to the real thing
virtual
(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
Eradicate
to puzzle completely, confuse
bewilder
in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things
orthodox
unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive
hostile
full of life and vigor; courageous
spirited
not capable of being copied or imitated
inimitable
soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless
sodden
to hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation; to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering
mortify
to cancel or nullify, empty
void
to discourage
dishearten
crude, flimsy, or temporary
makeshift