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vocab fall final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| defer | to postpone; to delay |
| elation | excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness |
| distort | 1. to change something to make it false 2. to twist ( something ) out of its natural shape |
| introvert | a person whose thoughts and intrests are directed inward |
| persevere | To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles |
| perverse | stubbornly doing something other than what is reasonable or required |
| exonerate | 1.to free from blame 2.to relieve of a task |
| exorbitant | excessive |
| proponent | one who argues in support of something |
| extrovert | A person chiefly interested in things outside the self, directing thoughts outward rather than inward |
| mediate | to act as negotiator between opposing sides |
| subsequent | coming after or later |
| sequester | to go into hiding; to seek solidude |
| condone | to forgive; to disregard an offense |
| abstain | to refrain from something by one's choice |
| commiserate | to feel or express pity |
| aptitude | a natural talent or ability; quickness in learning |
| inept | without skill |
| subjugate | to conquer; to dominate completely |
| abrasive | harsh; rough |
| abound | 1.to exist in great quantities or numbers 2. to be fully supplied or filled |
| abscond | to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself |
| abhor | to detest throughly |
| abstemious | sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking |
| discreet | showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior |
| ascertain | to find out something for certain |
| discern | to perceive; to detect defferences |
| infraction | a violation, especially of law |
| infringe | to go beyond set limits |
| suffrage | the right to vote, or a vote itself |
| superlative | the highest; above the rest |
| superfluous | beyond was is required; extra |
| concise | saying or writing much in few words |
| herbicide | a substance for killing plants, especially weeds |
| precise | clearly expressed ; exact; accurate in every detail |
| analyze | to look at something carefully by attention to its parts |
| catalyst | a force or person causing action, especially without being involved or changed by the consequences |
| absolve | to relieve of blame or obligation; to pardon a sin |
| resolute | determined; unshakable |
| resolve | 1.to make a firm decision about 2. to find a solution |
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