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NEELY ELA Vocab 2
Lesson 2- Help & Improvement
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abet | (v.) to encourage or assist, especially in doing something wrong |
| bestow | (v.) to give or present, especially as an honor or gift |
| deliverance | (n.) the act of rescuing from danger |
| expedite | (v.) to make easy or speed up |
| haven | (n.) harbor or port; refuge, safe place |
| intercede | (v.) to plead on behalf of someone else |
| offset | (v.) to balance, counteract or compensate for |
| pacify | (v.) to make peaceful or calm; to soothe |
| refurbish | (v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve |
| sanctuary | (n.) a sacred place; any place of refuge |