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vocab lesson4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acute | adj. serious and sudden |
| durable | adj. able to withstand wear, decay,or certain tough conditions ; long lasting |
| eavesdrop | v. to listen secretly to private conversations |
| ethical | adj.1. pertaining to accepted standards of behavior 2. conforming to accepted standards of behavior |
| fjord | n. a narrow inlet of the sea between tall cliffs or steep banks |
| gaudy | adj. tastelessly showy |
| nominal | adj.1. existing in name only 2. insignificantly small ; token |
| nurture | v. to nourish; to help grow or develop |
| pommel | v. to strike; to beat n. a knob on the handle of a sword or weapon |
| quibble | v. to evade the main point by arguing over petty details n. an irrelevant argument |
| rampart | n. a defensive structure or embankment |
| respite | n. a short rest or period of relief |
| rite | n. a customary or religious ceremonial act |
| seismic | adj. pertaining to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth |
| terrestrial | adj. of or pertaining to solid land |