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Chapters 3 - 4
Term | Definition |
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Judicious | Wise; Having or showing good judgement |
Semblance | The outward appearance of something, especially when the reality is different. |
Precipitated | The reaction of two solutions mixed together resulting in the formation of a solid which is unable to be dissolved or seperated. |
Lucent | Shining |
Disparagement | Criticism or unkind remarks about someone or something |
Prophecy | Prediction; a vision of the future |
Transfigured | Changed; transformed into something more beautiful |
Benediction | A form of blessing pronounced by an officiating minister or priest; promotes goodness or well being |
Subjugation | A feeling of fear and anxiety around expressing one's true feelings and needs because one fears humiliation or rejection |
Dissembling | Concealing one's true motives or thoughts by some pretense (disguise or lie) |
Furtive | Attempting to avoid notice or attention because of guilt or being discovered would lead to trouble |
Cozened | Cheated or tricked |
Contenanced | Permitted or tolerated |
Stalwart | Strongly built |
Legerdemain | An artful trick; a sleight of hand |
Spurned | Reject with disdain or scorn; to refuse to accept something or someone because that thing or person is not worth having |
Lethargy | State of being drowsy, full, unenergetic, or sluggish |