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Vocab 21
Vocabulary Lesson 21 - Help and Harm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adulterate | To make impure by adding improper, inferior, or unnecessary ingredients. |
| Bane | A cause of great harm, ruin or death. A source of constant annoyance or frustration. |
| Boon | A benefit or blessing, especially one that is timely. |
| Inimical | Harmful; injurious. Unfriendly; hostile. |
| Malevolent | Having or showing ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious. Having an evil or a harmful influence. |
| Panacea | A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all. |
| Pernicious | Tending to cause death or great harm. |
| Salutary | Helpful or designed to be helpful; remedial. Favorable to health; wholesome. |
| Toxic | Poisonous; capable of causing injury or death by chemical means. |
| Vitiate | To reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness. |