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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adversary | an opponent or enemy |
| bizarre | very odd in style, manner, apperance; weird |
| donor | someone who donates body parts, organs, blood; a giver |
| escalate | ron: well that ____________ quickly |
| furtive | sly or sneaky; done in a secretive way |
| high-strung | very nervous, tense, or sensitive |
| hinder | to make difficult or delay movement or progress of; to hold back |
| imminent | about to happen; likelihood |
| indisputable | not open to dispute or doubt; unquestionable |
| livelihood | a means of supporting life; the way one makes a living |
| outspoken | not shy about speaking out; expressed boldly and openly. |
| plenteous | having or producing a large supply; more than enough |
| quota | a fixed share or amount assigned to any person, group, country, and so on |
| somber | dark and gloomy or sad and thoughtful; serious and formal |
| tarry | to delay or to be slow in starting an action, or to hesitate. to remain in place; to stay for a time. |