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Vocabulary - Ch 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arbitrary | Determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse. |
| Mercenary | Motivated only by financial gain; greedy. |
| Allusion | An indirect reference. |
| Syndrome | A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition. |
| Euphemism | A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant. |
| Appease | To calm, especially by giving in to the demands of. |
| Banal | Lacking originality; overused; commonplace. |
| Taint | To stain the honor of someone or something. |
| Assail | To attack physically or verbally. |
| Altruistic | Unselfish concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish. |