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English 2 lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Herculean | tremendous in size, strength, difficulty or effort |
| Impede | to slow down, hinder or obstruct |
| Expedite | to speed up, hasten or help the accomplishment of |
| Stigma | mark of disgrace |
| Bowdlerize | Remove or change parts considered vulgar or immoral |
| Pandemonium | utter confusion or chaos |
| Cynical | doubting the sincerity or goodness of human motives |
| Stoical | indifferent to pain or pleasure |
| Pander | play up to another's desires or weakness |
| Quixotic | idealistic but not practical |