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Ch 12&13 Voc
Reading Ch 12&13 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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conversely | in opposite manner |
charisma | charm |
quest | a search |
contemporary | common |
contend | claim |
prevalent | up-to-date |
proponent | someone who supports a cause |
poignant | touching |
traumatic | causing painful emotions, with possible long-lasting psychological effects |
extrovert | an outgoing, sociable person |
perception | impression |
prone | having a tendency |
relentless | persistent |
rationale | logical bases |
flippant | disrespectful and not serious enough |
congenial | friendly; sociable |
prompt | motivate |
reprisal | revenge |
impasses | dead end |
rapport | relationship, esp. one that is close, trusting, or sympathetic |