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English Vocab Oct.12
Vocab for English Oct. 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Placate | Making someone less angry or hostile. |
| Indigenous | Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. |
| Labyrinth | A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. |
| Exacerbate | Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. |
| Incense | A gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces. |
| Daunt | Make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive. |
| Rudimentary | Involving or limited to basic principles. |
| Credulous | Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. |
| Lucid | Expressed clearly; easy to understand. |
| Sacrosanct | Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. |
| Docile | Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. |
| Impartial | Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. |
| Precedent | An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. |
| Figurative | Departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical. |
| Reiterate | Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. |