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Unit 1 chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ALLUSION | an indirect refecence; a hint about |
| ALTRUISTIC | unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish |
| APPEASE | to calm, especially by giving in to the demands of |
| ARBITRARY | determined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse |
| ASSAIL | to attack physically or verbally |
| BANAL | lacking originality; overused; commonplace; unoriginal |
| EUPHEMISM | a mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant; term that doesn't offend |
| MERCENARY | motivated only by financial gain; greedy |
| SYNDROME | a group of symptoms typical of a particular disease |
| TAINT | to stain the honor of someone or something; to damage |