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Lesson 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| addict | a person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful. A very enthusiastic fan. |
| aspire | to have a strong desire to get or do sometime; to seek |
| bias | a preference that prevents one from being impartial; prejudice |
| blatant | very obvious in an offensive or shameless way |
| candid | expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths |
| confront | to stand up to; to face boldly |
| debut | a first public appearance |
| enroll | to sign up to become a member of some group activity; to register |
| fluster | to make nervous, embarrassed, or confused |
| impunity | freedom from being harmed or punished |
| intensify | to increase; to strengthen or deepen |
| intimidate | to frighten, especially by threatening someone |
| obnoxious | very unpleasant; disgusting |
| retort | to answer, especially in a quick or clever way |
| stint | a period of time devoted to a job or some task; a limit or restriction |