knowsys vocabulary group 25. group: 25 242 _ delude di lüdˈ vfalse to deceive or trick in his...
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Knowsys Vocabulary
Group 25
Group: 25
242 _
deludedi lüdˈ
V FALSE
to deceive or trick
• In his arrogance, he deluded himself into believing he was better than everyone else around him.
delusion7th
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deviousdēˈ vē əs
A FALSE
deceptive or cunning
• Don was very devious; he used camouflage, misdirection, and outright lies to get what he wanted.
deviant, deviation
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figmentfigˈ mənt
N FALSE
Something invented or imagined
• Many children have an imaginary friend who, to the child, is more than just a figment of their imagination.
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mythicalmiˈ th i kəl
A FALSE
fictitious
• Mythical animals such as unicorns and mermaids are a favorite subject of fiction writers.
myth, mythic
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preposterouspri päsˈ tə rəs
A FALSE
contrary to nature and common sense
• Peter’s story about fairies and gnomes and trolls was preposterous; no one believed it really happened.
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shamsham
N FALSEa trick or falsehood
• If a deal seems to good to be true, it probably is; such “deals” are probably shams meant to rip you off.
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248 +camouflagekaˈ mə fläzh
N HIDEA disguise
• Hunters wear camouflage to blend into their environment so that they can conceal their presence from their prey.
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hoardhord
V HIDEto store up and keep hidden
• The rich man hoarded his money and would not share any of it with others less fortunate than himself.
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lurklərk
V HIDETo lie hidden, often with an evil purpose
• For three nights before the planned robbery, the thief lurked outside the building learning the routine of the residents.
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maneuvermə nüˈ vər
V HIDE1) to scheme or manipulate or 2) to act with a purpose
• The spy maneuvered his way into the confidence of his enemies so he could learn their secrets.
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murkymurˈ kē
A HIDEdark, gloomy, and cheerless
• In the swampy area, the water was so murky that none of the campers wanted to touch it, let alone swim in it.
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Study!!
Your Group 25 quiz is Friday, May 17th .
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