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bio, chron, dict
Term | Definition |
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persona | what others believe about you that may or may not be true |
turmoil | to be in a state of great uncertainty and confusion |
decipher | to identify and understand something apart from the rest |
epiphany | having a big moment of clarity and understanding about someone or something |
vulnerable | to be weak and at risk of physical or emotional harm |
poised | to be confident and sefl-assured in who you are |
justify | to have a good reason to do or say something |
strife | a conflict or disagreement that leaves people feeling angry |
backlash | a strong reaction to something, how people respond to actions |
acclaim | praise for someone in a public setting |
impending | something that is about to happen |
daunting | a task that feels overwhelming and difficult intimidating |
terrain | a stretch of land with a specific physical feature, like mountains, rivers, or plains |
mastermind | a smart person responsible for a big idea or plan |
perilous | something that is full of danger and risk |
decree | an official order given by a person in power that makes it a law |
covert | a plan or action that is a secret and not openly told or seen by everyone |
adversary | someone who is against you in a conflict or a contest |
elaborate | having many carefully planned parts or details, can be complicated |
dictate | to speak or read something to a person who writes it down; to decree |
dictionary | a reference book in which spoken or written words are defined |
benediction | blessing |
dict | to say or speak |
bio | life |
biology | the study of living things |
biodiversity | the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. |
biodegradable | Capable of being broken down by bacteria and other decomposers. |
chron | time |
chronological | (adj) arranged in or relating to time order |
chronic | Long-standing, constant. |
chronicle | a record of events in order of time; a history |