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Currents Ch. 3 Vocab
Ch. 3 Vocab Eng. 3A
Term | Definition |
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ACCOUNTABLE (Adj.) | responsible for one's actions; answerable |
ANTITHESIS (N) | the exact reverse of something; opposite |
APPEASE (V.) | to make concessions to others in order to keep the peace; placate; pacify |
ASSAIL (V.) | to attack violently or vigorously; assault |
ATTAINABLE (Adj.) | able to be achieved, such as a goal; reachable |
DISCORD (N.) | incompatibility or conflict; disagreement |
PERIL (N.) | a danger or hazard; jeopardy |
TYRANNY (N.) | cruel oppression; domination |
UNALTERABLY (Adv.) | in a way that is not subject to change; stubbornly |
VINDICATE (V.) | to validate, defend, or prove; justify |