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Lists 4,5,6 test
This is the review for the vocabulary test for lists 4, 5, and 6.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| something that discourages or prevents a certain action | deterrent |
| a physical weakness or defect | infirmity |
| to intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper | infringe |
| distributed thinly; not thick or crowded | sparse |
| expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise | succinct |
| unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish | altruistic |
| determined by personal judgement, not by rule or reason; based on impulse | arbitrary |
| to stain the honor of someone or something | taint |
| an indirect reference | allusion |
| a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant | euphemism |
| including all or much | comprehensive |
| an event bringing great loss or misery | calamity |
| complete confusion; uproar | turmoil |
| fluctuate | to vary irregularly; to go up and down or back and forth |
| to continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties | perservere |