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Lesson 23 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory | able to walk or move around |
| Anarchy | absence of government, lawlessness |
| Breadth | the width of something or comprehensive quality |
| Cant | secret jargon or slang |
| Circumscribed | To constrict the range of activity |
| Congeal | To solidify |
| Demagogue | person or leader who appeals to passion or prejudice |
| Dissonance | a harsh combination of sound |
| Dubious | doubtful;unclear |
| Engrossed | completely occupied or absorbed |
| Facilitate | to make less difficult |
| Fledgling | one that is inexperienced or new(as in a baby bird about to fly) |
| Gilded | covered with gold, from a wealthy background |
| Graphic | vivid |
| Introvert | one that turns inward |
| Jocular | joking or jesting |
| Malcontent | a person who is constantly dissatisfied and discontented |
| Misnomer | the use of a wrong name |
| Obstinate | one who is unyielding regardless of a reason or logic |
| Prevalent | generally accepted;practiced or favored |
| Prudent | wise and careful about practical matters |
| Pulverize | To reduce to many pieces;to demolish |
| Recapitalization | a summary |
| Steadfastness | quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing |
| Tactile | perceptible by touch; capable of being felt |