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Vocab List 1-3
Mrs. Hatcher Vocab List 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acclaim | great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval |
| exploit | to use selfishly or unethically; take unfair advantage of |
| obsolete | no longer in use or practice; out of date |
| terminate | to stop; to bring to end end |
| tangible | able to be touched; having form and matter |
| demoralize | to lower the spirits of; weaken the confidence and cheerfulness of |
| retort | to reply, especially, in a quick, sharp, or witty way |
| wary | cautious; on one's guard |
| zeal | enthusiastic devotion; intense enthusiasm |
| curt | rudely breif when speaking to someone |
| adamant | not giving in; stubborn |
| amiable | good-natured; friendly and pleasant |
| antagonist | an oppponent; one who oppposes or competes |
| encounter | a brief or an unexpected meeting |
| malign | to make evil and often untrue statements about; speak evil of |