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Unit 9 Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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apt | suitable, fitting |
awry | twisted position |
bludgeon | a short club used as a weapon |
capitulate | give up |
chafe | to wear sore by rubbing |
defile | to make unclean |
dire | causing fear or suffering |
disarming | charming, tending, suspicious |
disgruntled | annoying |
encroach | to advance beyond the usual |
endow | provide |
fend | resist |
impunity | freedom from punishment |
mien | appearance |
penal | having to do with punishment |
pertinent | to the point |
predominant | the greatest in strength or power |
prodigy | something wonderful |
recluse | loner |
renown | fame, glory |