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Lesson 8 Definitions
Unit 2: Lesson 8 Definitions
| Vocab Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| abnormal | different from the typical or usual |
| dilapidated | fallen into disrepair or decay, especially from neglect or overuse |
| eradicate | to completely destroy; annihilate; obliterate |
| erode | to slowly wear away, eat into, or destroy by the action of friction or the like |
| gruesome | repugnantly fightful; horrid |
| legible | capable of being deciphered; readable |
| malady | an illness of the body or mind |
| paradox | a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth (less is more) |
| pervade | to spread or be present everywhere |
| prescribe | to lay down as a rule or guide |
| remnant | a remaining trace of something; vestige |
| utmost | of the highest or greatest degree, amount, intensity, or the like; greatest |
| vigilant | keenly alert and attentive; watchful, especially for danger |