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Lesson 5
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abreast | alongside |
| affectation | airs, pretense |
| ally | confederate, affiliate, associate |
| anonymous | unnamed, unknown, innominate |
| anticipate | foresee, forecast, foretell, predict |
| archaic | primitive, ancient, antiquated, antique |
| aspect | appearance, look, countenance |
| behavior | conduct |
| ceaseless | constant, uninterrupted, eternal |
| change | alter, vary, turn, convert, metamorphose, transform |
| confederacy | ally, alliance, confederation |
| cut | sever, chop |
| disturbance | agitation, disorder, confusion |
| elucidate | clarify, clear up, enlighten, shed light on |
| encroachment | invasion, intrusion |
| entice | allure, tempt, seduce |
| equivocally | ambiguously |
| exterminate | extirpate, annihilate, eradicate |
| fortify | strengthen, reinforce |
| frightful | horrible, dreadful, fearful, awful |
| immunity | exemption, impunity |
| improve | enhance, refine, enrich, better, ameliorate |
| in retrospect | looking back |
| lose sight of | forget |
| nuts and bolts | basics, practical details |
| permit | let, allow |
| radical | fundamental, basic, extreme, drastic, revolutionary |
| reference | allusion, mention |
| sparse | scanty, meager, scarce, limited |
| sting | smart, hurt |
| support | assist, back, advocate, maintain, sustain, provide for, take care of |
| tangible | material, concrete, real, substantial |
| tolerate | endure, stand, bear |
| train | aim, head |
| unambiguous | clear, distinct, definite |
| virtually | in effect, practically, nearly |
| wary | distrustful, cautious, heedful, alert |
| wealth | affluence, abundance, profusion |