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CS4W Ch. 20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atrophy | to waste away; lose strength or become weak |
| deplore | to feel or express disapproval of; to condemn |
| deprivation | a lack or shortage of one or more basic necessities; a deficiency |
| exacerbate | to make worse or more severe |
| imperative | necessary; urgent |
| mitigate | to relieve or make less severe |
| objective | fair; not influenced by emotion or personal prejudice |
| panacea | a complete solution or cure for all diseases, evils, or difficulties |
| unprecedented | never having occurred before; unheard of |
| utilitarian | practical; stressing usefulness over beauty |