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Reading Ch2&3
Reading Ch2 &Ch3
Term | Definition |
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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obsolete | out of date |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 |