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9 - Vocab Week #7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Philanthropy | (n) love of humanity; giving to others (as money) |
| Languid | (adj.) lacking energy; not energetic |
| Astute | (adj.) shrewd, sharp, keen in judgement |
| Disparage | (v) to speak of in a belittling manner |
| Engender | (v) to come into existence |
| Acclaim | (v) to approve of |
| Lethargic | (adj.) drowsy |
| Novel | (adj.) new, unusual |
| Ambivalent | (adj.) uncertain, indecisive |
| Indolent | (adj.) lazy |
| Benign | (adj.) beneficial, kind; not malignant |
| Amiable | (adj.) pleasant, good-natured |
| Laud | (v) to praise |
| Caustic | (adj.) sarcastic, biting, acidic |
| Atrophy | (v) to waste away physically |
| Abeyance | (n) state of suspension |
| Berate | (v) to belittle |
| Droll | (adj.) amusingly odd |