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Review Lists 4,5,& 6
Weekly Vocabulary.
Term | Definition |
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deterrent | something that discourages or prevents a certain action |
infirmity | a physical weakness or defect; ailment |
infringe | to intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper |
sparse | distributed thinly; not thick or crowded |
succinct | expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise |
altruistic | unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish |
arbitrary | determined by personal judgment, not by rule or reason; based on impulse |
taint | to stain the honor of someone or something |
allusion | an indirect reference |
eupheism | a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant |
comprehensive | including all or much |
calamity | an event bringing great loss and misery |
turmoil | complete confusion; uproar |
fluctuate | to vary irregularly; to go up and go down or back and forth |
persevere | to continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties |