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BHS Vocab 4
Unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| insipid | unlively/dull |
| vapid | tasteless (dull) |
| expedite | speed up |
| philanthropy | donations to charity |
| philanthropist | person donating to charity |
| Philanthropic etymology | phil: love anthrop: people |
| misantrope | people-hater |
| vacillate | waver |
| zeal | deep intensity |
| negligence | carelessness |
| remiss | neglectful |
| amiss | out of order |
| disparaging | belittling |
| derogatory | belittling (disparaging syn.) |
| festidious | hard to please |
| astute | keen (sharp) of mind |
| obtuse | dull of mind |
| adamant | remaining firm |
| catalyst | cause for change |
| gnome | an imaginary dwarf-like creature that lives underground |
| elusive | difficult to catch or discover |
| quagmire | difficult or precarious situation |