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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brevity (noun) | concise and exact use of words in writing "the report is notable for its brevity" |
| comport (verb) | conduct oneself; behave. behaving |
| concise (adj) | giving a lot of information clearly in a few words. |
| demure (adj) | reserved |
| deprecition (n) | a reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear. reduction overtime. "we are concerned about the depreciation of residential properties" |
| deterriorate (v) | progressively worse "relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply" |
| divulge (v) | make known "I am too much of a gentleman to divulge her age" |
| enlightened (adj) | having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook. "the more enlightened employers offer better terms" |
| forestall (v) | prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time. "vitamins may forestall many diseases of aging" |
| garble (v) | reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way. "the connection was awful and kept garbling his voice" |
| proponent (n) | a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project. "a collection of essays by both critics and proponents of graphology" |
| quaver (v) | (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion. |
| recoil (v) | suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. "he recoiled in horror" |
| recoup (v) | regain (something lost or expended). "rains have helped recoup water levels" |
| reek (v) | smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink. "the yard reeked of wet straw and stale horse manure" |
| relentless (adj) | oppressively constant; incessant. "the relentless heat of the desert" |
| rivulet (n) | a very small stream. "sweat ran in rivulets down his back" |
| squander (v) | waste (something, esp. money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. "entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars |
| statute (n) | a written law passed by a legislative body. "violation of the hate crimes statute" |
| adept (adj) | very skilled or proficient at something |
| aspire (v) | direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something |
| bleak (adj) | lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements, gloomy |
| chide (v) | scold or rebuke |
| despicable (adj) | deserving hatred and contempt |
| diminutive (adj) | extremely or unusually small |
| mancipate (v) | set free from legal, social, or political restrictions |
| erroneous (adj) | wrong or incorrect |
| exploit (v) | make full use of and derive benefit from a resource |
| extemporaneous (adj) | spoken or dive without preparation |
| impair(v) | weaken or damage something |
| invincible (adj) | too powerful to be defeated or overcome |
| languid (adj) | displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort |
| mire (n) | a situation or state of difficulty where it is hard to extricate oneself; swampy and boggy ground |
| obtrusive (adj) | noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way. Sticking out in a bad way |
| preamble (n) | a preparatory statement; an introduction |
| render (v) | provide or give |
| rugged (adj) | having a broken, rocky and uneven surface |
| skeptical (adj) | not easil convinced, having doubts or reservations, opposite of gullible |
| slipshod (adj) | characterized by a lack of care, thought or organization |
| appreciable (adj) | large or important enough to be noticed |
| autocratic (adj) | of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power |
| blanch (v) | make white or pale by extracting color; grow pale from shock, fear, or similar emotion. |
| blasphemy (n) | offense of speaking against something about God or sacred objects. |
| brawny (adj) | physically strong; muscular |
| concerted (adj) | jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated |
| contend (v) | struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger) |
| humane (adj) | having or showing compassion or benevolence |
| illustrious (adj) | well-known, respected and admired for past achievements |
| intolerable (adj) | unable to be endured |
| irreverent (adj) | showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously |
| laborious (adj) | requiring considerable effort and time |
| lithe (adj) | thin, supple and graceful |
| maltreat (v) | treat a person or animal with violence or with cruelty |
| ponder (v) | think about something carefully especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. |
| subversive (adj) | seeking or intended to overthrow an established system or instiution |
| synthetic (adj) | Naturally made |
| temperate (adj) | Mild, moderate |
| venomous (adj) | capable of injecting venom by means of a bit or sting. |
| wily (adj) | skilled at gaining an advantage especially deceitfully |
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