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Buzzwords 1 16-17

TermDefinition
abolish (v) formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
apprehend (v) arrest (someone) for a crime
audacious (adj) showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing an impudent lack of respect
defer (v) put off to a later time
emanate (v) originate from; be produced by
explicit (adj) stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
fester (v) become infected with bacteria
frantic (adj) wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
fundamental (adj) forming a necessary base or core; of central importance (n) a central or primary rule or principle on which something is based
hysterical (adj) deriving from or affected by uncontrollable extreme emotion
ingenuity (n) the quality of being clever, original, and inventive
intrigue (v) arouse the curiosity or interest of (n) the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental to someone
kindred (n) one's family and relations (adj) similar in kind
languish (v) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
momentous (adj) of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future
monologue (n) a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program
precarious (adj) not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse; dependent on chance
quandary (n) a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
rebuke (v) express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions (n) an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
transaction (n) an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds
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