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Lesson 6 English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adeversary | an opponent or enemy |
| Bizarre | very odd in style, manner, or appearance; weird |
| Donor | one who donates something, such as money, blood, or a body part; a giver |
| Escalate | to make or become larger or more intense |
| Furtive | sly or sneaky; done in a secretive way to avoid being noticed |
| High-strung | very nervous, tense, or sensitive; excitable |
| Hinder | to make difficult or delay the movement or progress of |
| Imminent | about to happen; likely to occur soon |
| Indisputable | not open to dispute or doubt; unpeustionable |
| Livelihood | a means of supporting life; the way one makes a living |
| Outspoken | not shy about speaking out; expressed boldly or openly |
| Plentous | having or producing a large supply; more than enough; plentiful |
| Quota | a fixed share or amount assigned to any person, group, country, and so on |
| Somber | 1. dark and gloomy 2. sad and thoughtful; serious and formal |
| Tarry | 1. to delay or be slow in starting an action; hesitate 2. to remain in a place; to stay for a time |