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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Absolve | To clear of guilt |
| Adamant | Firm |
| Amiable | good-natured |
| Amoral | Lacking rthical principles |
| Animosity | Strong dislike |
| Antagonist | An enemy |
| Eccentric | Odd |
| Encounter | A meeting |
| Epitome | A perfect model |
| Malign | To speak ill of |
| Acclaim | Praise |
| Adjacent | Close |
| Elicit | To bring out |
| Engross | To hold the interest of |
| Escalete | To expand |
| Exploit | To take advantage of |
| Methodical | Orderly |
| Obsolete | Extinct |
| Tangible | Solid |
| Terminate | To end |
| Allusion | A hint about |
| Altruistic | Unselfish |
| Appease | To calm |
| Arbitrary | Impulsive |
| Assail | To attack |
| Banal | Unoriginal |
| Euphemism | A term that doesn't offend |
| Mercenary | Greedy |
| Syndrome | A group of symptoms |
| Taint | To damage |
| Calamity | A tragedy |
| Comprehensive | Complete |
| Conventional | Usual |
| Flagrant | Obvious |
| Fluctuate | To vary |
| Persevere | To keep going |
| Ponder | To think about |
| Rehabilitate | To return to normal life |
| Turmoil | Disorder |
| Venture | To dare |
| Attest | To declare to be true |
| Attribute | A characteristic |
| Discern | To see clearly |
| Dispatch | To send |
| Enhance | To make better |
| Enigma | A puzzle |
| Exemplify | To illustrate |
| Mobile | Movable |
| Nocturnal | Of the night |
| Orient | To locate |