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Spelling List # 3

ELI Spelling Spring 2008 List 3

TermDefinition
impeach to accuse a public official with improper conduct
imperfect not perfect
incognitio having your identity hidden or disguised
incontrovertible impossible to question, dispute
infrastructure the basic facilities ro services needed for an organization to operate (e.g. transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public institutions such as schools & post offices)
immigrate to come into a country with plans to stay
inhale to breathe in
irony the use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning
kinetic of, relating to, or produced by motion
kowtow 1. to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in China. 2. to show submissive respect, honor
laissez-faire the condition of not interfering in the affairs of others; economic theory that opposes governmental regulation of or interference in business beyond the minimum necessary for a free-enterprise system to operate according to its own economic laws
lexicon the words used by a group (e.g. language or profession)
metamorphosis a change in appearance, character, condition, or function; a transformation
nanotechnology the science and technology of building electronic circuits and devices from single atoms and molecules
nonsectarian not limited to or associated with a particular religious denomination (group with a religion, e.g. Sunni)
nondescript lacking distinctive qualities; having no individual character or form
concentrate to direct or draw toward a common center; focus; to think carefully
courtesy polite behavior that shows respect for others
propensity a tendency to a particular kind of behavior
notarize to confirm formally something is accurate or genuine
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