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1) Pummel- V. Striked Repeatedly
Mike Tyson pummeled his opponent into a K.O. within the first 30 seconds.
2) Cajole- V. Pursuade someone to do something with sustained coaxing/ flattering.
The old man cajoled the little boy to come onto his porch.
3) Irate- Adj. Feeling or characterized by great anger.
The man had a very irate look upon his face when he realized that there was no ketchup left.
4) Insolence- Adj. showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
The slave was insolent to his master and was punished with the cat-of-nine-tails.
5) Maliciously-Adv. intending/intended to harm
The old man maliciously attacked the dog that repeatedly entered his yard.
6)Quell-vb. Put an end to rebellion, typically by force.
The old man intended to quell the dog by using his hose.
7) Perspicacity- N. Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
The little boys perspicacity could not compare to the old man's knowledge.
8) Dastardly- adj. wicked and cruel
The young child was shocked by the old man's dastardly jokes.
9) Churlish-Adj. Rude in a mean spirited and surly way
The churlish little girl would always throw rocks at the older kids.
10) Assiduously- Adv. Showing great care and perseverance
The educated students assiduously listened to the teacher as he taught math.
11) Annul-Vb. Declare invalid
The young boy continued to annul his sister even after the argument
12) Chagrin-N. Distress or embarrassment
The old man was causing a large amount of chagrin while a holding a gun in the dollar store.
13) Anecdote-N. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
The old man loved to tell anecdotes to the small children while on his front porch.
14) Efficacy-N. The ability to produce a desired or intended result
Derrick Rose's efficacy in basketball is simply uncanny.