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English 2 vocab
lesson 3
Term | Definition |
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curtail | to cut short or reduce |
discriminate | to make or recognize clear distinctions |
discriminate v2 | to treat in a less or more favorable way |
discrimination | the recognizing of clear distinctions |
discrimination n2 | the act of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group or category rather than according to actual merit |
discrimination n3 | the act of making fine distinctions; good or refined taste |
espionage | the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government |
inalienable | not able to be taken or given away |
incarcerate | to confine or to put in prison |
indignity | an insult to ones pride; offensive or humiliating treatment |
indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard |
infamous | having a very bad reputation; notorious |
infamous | disgraceful ; vicious |
intercede | to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between to parties |
malign | to say negative and unfair things about; slander |
malign | evil showing ill will |
perpetrate | to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act |
rampant | threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread |
rancor | a deep long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness |
reparation | a mending or repair |
smattering | superficial, scattered knowledge |
smattering | a small amount |