Knowsys Vocabulary

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deludedi lüdˈ

V FALSE

to deceive or trick

• In his arrogance, he deluded himself into believing he was better than everyone else around him.

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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 .