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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deterrent | discourages or prevents a certain action |
| infirmity | physical weakness or ailment |
| infringe | intrude or trespass on; go beyond limits considered proper |
| sparse | distributed thinly; not thick or crowded |
| succinct | expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise |
| altruistic | unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish |
| arbitrary | determined by personal judgement; not by rule or reason; based on impulse |
| taint | stain the honor of someone or something |
| allusion | indirect reference |
| euphemism | mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant |
| comprehensive | including all or much |
| calamity | event bringing great loss or misery |
| turmoil | complete confusion; uproar |
| fluctuate | vary irregularly; go up and down or back and forth |
| perservere | continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties |