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Word Study #19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aficionado (Sp.) | enthusiast, devotee |
| guerilla (Sp.) | one who engages in irregular warfare, esp. harassment and sabotage |
| junta (Sp.) | group controlling a government esp. after a revolutionary seizure of power |
| que será será (Sp.) | what will be, will be (sign of resignation) |
| indict | formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime |
| indignant | feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| indulgent | having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. |
| judicious | having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense |
| ratify | sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid |
| sanction | a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule |
| vindicate | clear (someone) of blame or suspicion |
| altruistic | showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. |
| avarice | extreme greed for wealth or material gain |
| benevolent | well meaning and kindly |