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3BVocabTest Wks1-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| segregation (N) | setting someone or something apart from other people or things or being set apart |
| impending (ADJ) | going to occur; coming |
| engross (V) | to completely capture attention or focus |
| scourge (N) | a person or thing that causes a lot of harm or suffering |
| territorial (ADJ) | relating to land or ocean that is owned or controlled by a particular country |
| providence (N) | a force that some people believe controls our lives in the way God wants |
| magnitude (N) | the significance or size of something; how large or important something is |
| discrimination (N) | the tendency to treat individuals differently because of their race, gender, religion, etc |
| intent (ADJ) | to be determined to do or achieve something |
| scope (N) | the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant. |
| substantial (ADJ) | of considerable importance, size, or worth. |
| transient (N) | a person who is staying in a place for only a short time. |
| patron (N) | a customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater. |
| commerce (N) | actions associated with selling and buying services and goods. |
| deprive (V) | deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something. |
| intervene (V ) | to become involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens |
| gaman (N) | the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving up |
| repression (N) | the holding back or subduing; suppression; pushing painful ideas or memories into the subconscious (in psychiatry) |
| conspire (V) | to secretly plan with someone else to do something |
| anchor (N) | someone or something that provides a feeling of support and safety; a large piece of metal put out of a boat to keep it steady |
| pitted (ADJ) | covered with small marks or holes on the surface |
| exodus (N) | a departure, usually of a great number of people |
| coalition (N) | an alliance, usually of nations, political parties, or factions; a temporary union |
| heinous (ADJ) | abominable; grossly wicked and hateful; vile |
| insidious (ADJ) | sly; treacherous; working in a hidden but dangerous way |
| bulwark (N) | a wall of earth used for defense; a person or thing that gives support or protection |
| peripheral (ADJ) | away from the central part; on the edge; only slightly concerned with the important part; unessential |
| waive (V) | to relinquish, usually a claim, right, or privilege; to deter or delay |
Created by:
Mrs. Washok
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