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ACT vocabulary11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abortive | failed, unsuccessful |
| affable | friendly, at ease |
| asymmetrical | unbalanced,crooked |
| boisterous | noisy, rowdy, rambunctious |
| censorious | given to judgement, fault finding |
| concord | state of agreement, consensus |
| decorum | dignity, civility |
| disparage | belittle, depreciate |
| embargo | ban, order from government typically |
| equinox | day and night are equal length |
| fatuous | foolish |
| guile | cunning, trickery |
| impervious | resistant,unaffected |
| infrastructure | framework |
| judicious | careful, sensible,prudent |
| laissez-faire | leaving things alone |
| megalomania | vanity, conceit, |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| pliant | adaptable, flexible |
| querulous | complaining, whining |
| rational | reasonable |
| repudiate | reject, disown |
| secrete | to give off or release |
| slovenly | untidy, dirty, sloppy |
| taciturn | silent, reserved |