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Unit 7
Ela
Term | Definition |
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Aceme | the highest point |
Attribute | a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something |
Belittle | to make something appear smaller than it usually is |
Convey | to transfer ownership or title to |
Doctrine | a belief principle or teaching |
Excise | to remove by cutting |
Exotic | charmingly unfamiliar or stringly |
Haggard | thin pale and careworn as a result of worry or suffering;wild looking |
Jaunty | lively, easy, and carefree in manner |
Juncture | a joining together |
Menial | a person who does the humble and unpleasant tasks |
Parry | to ward off fend off deflect evade avoid |
Predatory | preying on |
Ravage | to destroy |
Stance | an attitude or position on an issue |
Tawdry | showy and flashy but lacking in good taste |
Turncoat | a person who switches to an opposing side |
Unassuming | not put on airs,unpretentious;modest |
Wallow | to roll about in a lazy clumsy or helpless way |
Waver | to show lack of firmness or decision |