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Reading Ch2&3
Reading Ch2 &Ch3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| elicit | to draw forth |
| terminate | to stop |
| methodical | orderly |
| adjacent | close |
| tangible | having form and matter |
| obsolete | out of date |
| escalate | to increase |
| acclaim | great praise or applause |
| engross | to hold attention of |
| exploit | to use selfishly |
| arbitrary | based on impulse |
| mercenary | greedy |
| allusion | an indirect reference |
| syndrome | a group of symptoms |
| euphemism | a mild or vague term |
| appease | to calm |
| banal | lacking originality |
| taint | to stain the honour of someone/ something |
| assail | to attack |
| altruistic | unselfish |