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English 2 vocab

lesson 3

TermDefinition
curtail to cut short or reduce
discriminate to make or recognize clear distinctions
discriminate v2 to treat in a less or more favorable way
discrimination the recognizing of clear distinctions
discrimination n2 the act of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group or category rather than according to actual merit
discrimination n3 the act of making fine distinctions; good or refined taste
espionage the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
inalienable not able to be taken or given away
incarcerate to confine or to put in prison
indignity an insult to ones pride; offensive or humiliating treatment
indiscriminate not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard
infamous having a very bad reputation; notorious
infamous disgraceful ; vicious
intercede to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between to parties
malign to say negative and unfair things about; slander
malign evil showing ill will
perpetrate to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act
rampant threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
rancor a deep long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness
reparation a mending or repair
smattering superficial, scattered knowledge
smattering a small amount
Created by: _lauren__b
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