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Eng 11 Vocab 3
"advancing" vocab chapter 3
Term | Definition |
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ambiguous | not clear or more than one answer |
dissident | a person opposed to established ideas or beliefs, especially in politics |
embellish | to decorate; beautify by adding details. You can also _____ a story by adding extra details. |
fritter | to spend or waste a little at a time |
inadvertent | unintentional; accidental |
inane | without sense or meaning; foolish |
juxtapose | to place close together, especially to compare or contrast |
lethargy | a great lack of energy; inactivity due to laziness, sluggishness |
sporadic | happening now and then; occasional |
subsidize | to support financially; provide a grant or contribution |