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English 10 Vocab Uni
English 10 Unit 9 Vocab. New Ulm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| din | deafening noise |
| emaciated | excessively thin as a result of starvation |
| stature | the height of a person, animal, or object in an upright position |
| interminable | having no limit or end |
| irrational | no possessed with reason or understanding |
| permeate | to spread or flow throughout |
| sinister | threatening or foreshadowing evil |
| subordinate | to lower in rank or importance |
| cosmopolitan | containing elements from all over the world, sophisticated |
| vehemently | in a fierce, intense way |
| dissuasion | an attempt to deter a person from a course of action |
| deference | polite respect; submission to someone else's wishes |
| persevere | to persist in an action or belief despite difficulty |
| acquiescence | passive agreement; acceptance without protest |
| compassionate | feeling or sharing the suffering of others |
| preoccupied | absorbed in one's thoughts; distracted |
| censure | harsh criticism or disapproval |
| naive | unsophisticated, lacking worldly experience |
| reticence | the quality of keeping silent or reserved |