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MMS Vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Concurrent Occurring at the same time; simultaneous
Courier A messenger, particularly one involved in a diplomatic transaction
Cursory Hasty; Not thorough.
Discursive Rambling; Digressive. Covering a wide range of subjects
Incur To bring something upon oneself; become subject to
Incursion An attack on, or invasion of enemy territory; a raid. The act of entering another's domain.
Precursor Someone or something that precedes something else; a forerunner.
Recourse A turning to someone or something for aid or support. A source of help or strength
Recurrent Happening repeatedly; occurring over and over again
Succor Help in a time of distress.
Acrimonious Bitter and ill-natured in language or tone
Chastise To punish for misbehavior or wrongdoing. To criticize severely
Derogatory Detracting from the character or standing of someone or something; expressive of a low opinion; disdainful
Disparage To speak of as unimportant or inferior; belittle. To lower in rank or reputation
Harass To bother or torment repeatedly and persistently. To carry out repeated attacks or raids against.
Impugn To criticize or refute by argumentation. To oppose as false or worthless; cast doubt upon
Innuendo A roundabout, often a spiteful reference to someone or something unnamed; an insinuation. An indirect suggestion meant to discredit someone
Invective Sharp, harsh, insulting words used to attack; violent denunciation or abuse
Reprove To scold or correct, usually gently and with kindly intent. To express disapproval of
Vilify To utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame; speak evil of
Aegis Sponsorship; protection
Amends Compensation given as satisfaction for insult, loss, or injury.
Conciliatory Tending to win over or soothe; attempting to overcome disgust or anger
Conductive Tending to cause, promote or help bring about. Helpful; favorable
Extricate To free or release from an entanglement or difficulty; disengage
Foster To promote the development or growth of; cultivate; to bring up; rear
Importune To press with repeated and insistent requests; beg urgently
Mediate To help the opposing sides in a dispute come to an agreement by hearing their arguments and proposing a compromise. To settle by intervening
Mitigate To make less severe or intense; moderate
Rectify To set right; remedy. To correct by calculation or adjustment
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