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Word Study #15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a la carte | lit: on the card; each item priced separately |
| a la mode | in fashion |
| detênte | relaxation esp. of strife between nations |
| vis-à-vis | concerning, relating to |
| aspire | direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something |
| gaunt | lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age |
| morass | an area of muddy or boggy ground |
| compliant | inclined to agree with others or obey rules |
| dauntless | showing fearlessness and determination |
| debacle | a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco |
| denizen | an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place |
| debunk | expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) |
| deference | humble submission and respect |
| deterrent | a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something |