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Chapter8vocab
Term | Definition |
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Clandestine | Kept secret or done secretively, esp. because illicit. |
Contingency | A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. |
Egocentric | Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered. |
Exonerate | Release someone from a duty or obligation. |
Incongruous | Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. |
Indigenous | Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. |
Liability | The state of being responsible for something, esp. by law. |
Prolific | Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful. |
Reinstate | Restore (someone or something) to their former position or condition. |
Superfluous | Unnecessary, esp. through being more than enough. |