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Vocabulary List #3-B
This vocabulary list is for periods 4 or 5 ONLY + Greek/Latin Root BEN/BENE/BON
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acclaim | great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval |
| adjacent | close; near to something |
| elicit | to draw forth (to bring out) |
| engross | to hold the full attention of; absorb |
| escalate | to increase or intensify |
| exploit | to use selfishly or unethically; take unfair advantage of |
| methodical | orderly; systematic |
| obsolete | no longer active or in use; out of date |
| tangible | able to be touched; solid |
| terminate | to stop; to bring to an end |
| ben/bene/bon | good/well |
| benefactor | a GOOD person who helps others or donates money |
| benevolent | someone who is kind; GOOD-hearted |
| benefit | to gain or receive GOOD results from something |
| benign | favorable; having a GOOD effect; not harmful |
| bonus | something GOOD that comes from going beyond expectations |