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21 vocab lesson 11th
help and harm | Definition |
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adulterate | to make impure by adding improper, inferior, or unnecessary ingredients |
bane | 1) to cause of great harm, ruin, or death 2) a source of constant annoyance or frustration |
boon | a benefit or blessing, especially one that is timely |
inimical | 1) harmful; injurious 2) unfriendly; hostile |
malevolent | 1) having or showing ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious 2) having an evil or harmful influence |
panacea | a remedy for all diseases, evils. or difficulties |
pernicious | tending to cause death or great harm |
salutary | 1) helpful or designed to be helpful; remedial 2) favorable to health; wholesome |
toxic | poisonous; capable of causing injury or death by chemical means |
vitiate | to reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of |