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4-6 Vocabulary List
Mrs.Hatchers 3rd Period
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Deterrent | Something that discourages or prevents a certain action. |
| Infirmity | A physical weakness or detect; 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; concise. |
| Altruistic | Unselfishly concerned for the welfare or 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. |