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Knowsys Vocabulary. Group 25. Group: 25 242 _. delude di lüdˈ V FALSE to deceive or trick In his arrogance, he deluded himself into believing he was better than everyone else around him. delusion 7 th. Images of delude. Group: 25 243 _ .
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Knowsys Vocabulary Group 25
Group: 25 242 _ delude di lüdˈ V FALSE to deceive or trick • In his arrogance, he deluded himself into believing he was better than everyone else around him. delusion 7th
Group: 25243 _ devious dēˈ 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 7th
Group: 25244 _ figment figˈ 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.
Group: 25245 + mythical miˈ th i kəl A FALSE fictitious • Mythical animals such as unicorns and mermaids are a favorite subject of fiction writers. myth, mythic 7th
Group: 25246 _ preposterous pri 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. 7th
Group: 25247 _ sham sham N FALSE a 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. 7th
Group: 25248 + camouflage kaˈ mə fläzh N HIDE A disguise • Hunters wear camouflage to blend into their environment so that they can conceal their presence from their prey. 7th
Group: 25249 _ hoard hord V HIDE to store up and keep hidden • The rich man hoarded his money and would not share any of it with others less fortunate than himself. 7th
Group: 25250 _ lurk lərk V HIDE To 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. 7th
Group: 25251 maneuver mə nüˈ vər V HIDE 1) 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. 7th
Group: 25252 _ murky murˈ kē A HIDE dark, 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. 7th
Study!! Your Group 25 quiz is Friday, May 17th .