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H Vocab List 9 Shirk
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| dormant | in or as if in a deep sleep; normal physical functions slowed down |
| patronize | to treat with apparent kindness that hides a feeling of superiority |
| novice | a person who is new or inexperienced in a field or situation |
| punctual | on time; doing something at the agreed upon or proper time |
| conjecture | an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information |
| devastation | the destruction or ruination of something |
| locus | the effective or perceived location of something abstract |
| paradox | a statement that seems self-contradictory but is actually true |
| xenophobia | intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries |
| magnanimous | very generous or forgiving, esp. toward someone less powerful |
| euphemism | a mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt |
| endocrine | denoting the glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
| orthopedics | branch of medicine dealing with correction of deformities in bones |
| disreputable | not considered to be respectable in character or appearance |
| sojourn | a temporary stay or visit |
| raucous | making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise or situation |
| innovative | featuring new methods; advanced and original |
| relegated | consigned or dismissed into an inferior rank or position |
| interim | an intervening time |
| dorm | sleep |
| pater | father |
| nov | new |
| punct | point |
| ject | throw |
| -tion | act or state |
| loco | place |
| dox | opinion |
| xeno | foreign |
| eu | good |
| endo | within |
| ortho | straight |
| put | think |
| phobia | fear |