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English 11H
Vocabulary Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| affect | to produce a result |
| atrophy | a wasting away through disuse/poor nutrition |
| caustic | very critical or sarcastic |
| complacent | satisfied with oneself, but unaware of possible trouble |
| disinterest | unbiased |
| effect | something made to happen |
| elusive | baffling; evasive |
| imply | to mean without saying it outright |
| infer | to conclude |
| insipid | without distinctive qualities |
| precede | to come before in order |
| proceed | to continue |
| reprehensible | deserving blame |
| taciturn | not fond of talking |
| uninterested | having no concern or feeling |
| auspices | helpful influence |
| auspicious | favorable |
| circumspect | considering all options carefully before acting |
| despicable | contemptible |
| introspective | examining one's mental processes |
| perspicuity | clearness to understanding due to clarity of presentation |
| prospective | expected to happen |
| specious | deceptively attractive |
| specter | ghost |
| spectrum | broad range of varied but related things |