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Vocab#2
English vocabulary list #2 09-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adjudicate | v. To hear and decide judicially; to judge. |
| centennial | n. A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration. |
| countenance | n. 1. A person's face; the expression on a person's face. 2. Support or approval. |
| disgruntle | v. To make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood. |
| equilibrium | n. A state of balance. |
| expedite | v. To speed up a process; to facilitate. |
| gird | v. 1. To encircle, bind, or surround. 2. To get ready for action; to brace. |
| gratuitous | adj. 1. Not called for; unnecessary. 2. Without charge; free. |
| illusory | adj. Unreal or imagined; deceiving. |
| implacable | adj. Incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless. |
| luminary | n. 1. A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon. 2. A person who is well known for her or his achievements; a celebrity. |
| manifesto | n. A public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group. |
| mesmerize | v. To fascinate or hypnotize. |
| precedent | n. An act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one. |
| spurious | adj. Not genuine; false. |