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vocab 2 pr. 3 eng.
Term | Definition |
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Retaliate | (verb) make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack, reciprocate, get back at |
Prominent | (adj) well known in the public eye |
Jeer | (verb) make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice, mock, ridicule, insult |
Justify | (verb) Show or prove to be right or reasonable, explain, support, give reasons for |
Scion | (noun) a detached living portion of a plant (such as a bud or shoot) joined to a stock in grafting ad usually supplying solely aerial parts to a graft a descendent |
Dilapidated | (adj) decayed, deteriorated or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
Vehement | (adj) intensely emotional, deeply felt, marked by forceful energy |
Despise | (verb) feel contempt or a deep repugnance for |
Compel | (verb) force or oblige (someone) to do something, urge, pressure |
Relentless | (adj tenacious, go getting, incredibly determined |
Infraction | (noun) a violent or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules |