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Lesson One
Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abstinence | n; the practice of abstaining; doing without |
| ambulatory | adj; able to walk; up and about |
| diatribe | n; a bitter and abusive criticism |
| diffident | adj; timid, shy; lacking in confidence |
| didactic | adj; intended to instruct, guide or teach |
| garrulous | adj; very talkative |
| mandatory | adj; required, obligatory |
| morbid | adj; preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters; grisly; horrible |
| munificent | adj; very generous in giving; lavish |
| scoff | v; to show derision or mocking contempt |