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English 2 vocab
lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adjudicate | to hear and decide judicially; to judge |
| centennial | a one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration |
| centennial | or or pertaining to a period of one hundred years |
| countenance | a person's face; the expression on a person's face |
| countenance | support or approval |
| countenance | to support or approve; to tolerate |
| disgruntle | to make dissatisfied; to put in a bad mood |
| equilibrium | a state of balance |
| expedite | to speed up a process; to facilitate |
| gird | to encircle, bind, or surround |
| gird | to get ready for action; to brace |
| gratuitous | not called for; unnecessary |
| gratuitous | without charge ; free |
| illusory | unreal or imagined ; deceiving |
| implacable | incapable of being placated, soothed, or significantly changed; relentless |
| luminary | a source of light especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon |
| luminary | a person who is well know for her or his achievements; a celebrity |
| manifesto | a public statement explaining the intentions, motives, or views of an individual or group |
| mesmerize | to fascinate or hypnotize |
| precedent | an act or statement that may serve as an example or justification for a later one |
| spurious | not genuine; false |