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ACT vocabulary11
Term | Definition |
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abortive | failed, unsuccessful |
affable | friendly, at ease |
asymmetrical | unbalanced,crooked |
boisterous | noisy, rowdy, rambunctious |
censorious | given to judgement, fault finding |
concord | state of agreement, consensus |
decorum | dignity, civility |
disparage | belittle, depreciate |
embargo | ban, order from government typically |
equinox | day and night are equal length |
fatuous | foolish |
guile | cunning, trickery |
impervious | resistant,unaffected |
infrastructure | framework |
judicious | careful, sensible,prudent |
laissez-faire | leaving things alone |
megalomania | vanity, conceit, |
obstinate | stubborn |
pliant | adaptable, flexible |
querulous | complaining, whining |
rational | reasonable |
repudiate | reject, disown |
secrete | to give off or release |
slovenly | untidy, dirty, sloppy |
taciturn | silent, reserved |