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