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TermDefinition
adversary (n.) one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
apathy lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
apprehension (n.) anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
brackish unpleasant or distasteful.
concise (adj.) giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
concoction a mixture of various ingredients or elements.
defiance open resistance; bold disobedience
disdain the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
dispel make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
egregious outstandingly bad; shocking.
falter start to lose strength or momentum.
facsimile an exact copy, a duplicate
foresight the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
furtive attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
illuminate light up
jargon Characteristic of language: slang, lingo Example – Doctors speak medical jargon.
jut extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something.
malleable (of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.
meticulous showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
miser (n.) miserly (adj.) n. – a person who is super careful with their $; adj. – stingy, penny-pinching
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