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Vocab 6-8
C&G3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| exclusion | right to prevent participation; shutting out |
| landmark | important; milestone |
| morally | expressing correct behavior, ethically |
| officials | those in authority; administrators |
| privilege | right or advantage granted as a benefit; prerogative |
| registering | securing official admission; enrolling |
| routine | commonplace or repetitive |
| ruling | official decision; decree |
| unconstitutional | not consistent with the Constitution; illegal |
| undesirable | lacking pleasing qualities; objectionable |
| bolster | give a boost to; reinforce |
| classically | in a manner related to the ancient Greek or Roman tradition; traditionally |
| coincidentally | happening at the same time by accident; simultaneously |
| elite | best of a class; those who exert great influence by virtue of superiority |
| myriad | having many aspects |
| pampered | treated with excessive care; spoiled |
| prominent | standing out; well-known |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination |
| tutored | given private instruction |
| voracious | having a huge appetite; ravenous |
| burly | bulky, coarse, or rough; big and strong |
| conspicuous | obvious; manifest; evident; clear |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions, usually by talk |
| crane | to stretch out, as one's neck in the manner of a crane |
| deference | courteous or complacent regard for another's wishes; honor; respect |
| dogged | persistent; unrelenting; determined |
| gait | manner of walking |
| grizzled | gray |
| shuffle | to walk in a dragging manner; as opposed to striding |
| thrust | to push or drive with force; to shove; to pierce |