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English 2 vocab
lesson 2
Term | Definition |
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adjudicate | to hear and decide judicially; to judge |
centennial | a one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration |
centennial | or or pertaining to a period of one hundred years |
countenance | a person's face; the expression on a person's face |
countenance | support or approval |
countenance | to support or approve; to tolerate |
disgruntle | to make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood |
equilibrium | a state of balance |
expedite | to speed up a process; to facilitate |
gird | to encircle, bind, or surround |
gird | to get ready for action; to brace |
gratuitous | not called for; unnecessary |
gratuitous | without charge ; free |
illusory | unreal or imagined ; deceiving |
implacable | incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless |
luminary | a source of light especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon |
luminary | a person who is well know for her or his achievements; a celebrity |
manifesto | a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group |
mesmerize | to fascinate or hypnotize |
precedent | an act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one |
spurious | not genuine; false |