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vocab
Question | Answer |
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Assimilation | The process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group pos: noun synonym: similarity |
commence | to start something pos: verb synonym: begin |
conspicuous | easily seen pos: adjective synonym: clear/visible |
contradiction | the state of a position opposite to one already made pos: noun synonym:denial |
defer | put off to a later time pos: verb synonym: delay/postpone |
erratic | not even or regular in pattern or movement; predictable pos: adjective synonym: unstable |
feeble | lacking in physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness pos: adjective synonym: weak |
insinuate | suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasing way pos: verb synonym: imply |
liberated | showing freedom from social convention or traditional ideas pos: adjective synonym:free |
mutilate | inflict a violent and disfiguring injury pos: verb synonym: cripple |
permeate | spread throughout; pervade pos: verb synonym: charge |
pertinent | relevant or applicable to a particular matter pos: adjective synonym: appropriate |
profound | very great or intense pos: adjective synonym: extreme |
pretense | an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true pos:noun synonym: make believe |
quizzical | indicating mild or amused puzzlement pos: adjective synonym: curious |