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fiasco
a complete failure
exaggerate
to make something seem larger, more important, or more valuable than it actually is
persistent
1. not giving up2. lasting a long time

comprehend

to understand

reluctant

unwilling

irresistible

impossible to resist

mortify

to cause someone to feel terrible embarrassment

conform

to act or think in a way that follows the rules

adaptation

something that has been changed to fit different conditions

urban

something that is from the city or related to a city

sarcastic

using cutting or bitter words for the purpose of making fun of someone or something

pessimistic

expecting things to turn out badly

tolerant

willing to respect people who think or act differently than you

charisma

an unusual ability to influence people and inspire devotion

forfeit

to give up the right to something

enunciate

to pronounce words, especially in a clear voice

banter

playful, teasing conversation

gesture

a movement of the hand or head that has meaning; to move your hands or head to emphasize what you are saying or thinking

authentic

the real thing

influential

able to change or affect someone or something

integrate

1. to bring together into a whole; 2. to make open to all races

charade

1. a game in which someone acts out a phrase, using gestures and no words; 2. an obviously insincere action

jovial

full of fun

literacy

the ability to read and write