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Eng. 031
Vocab practice, Ch. 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acknowledge (verb) | to recognize the rights or authority of; to admit the truth or existence of; to make known that something has been received or noticed |
| alternative (noun) | being one of the things between which a choice was made |
| anecdote (noun) | a short account of a particular incident or event of an interesting or amusing nature, often biographical |
| appropriate (adjective) | suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc. |
| avert (verb) | 1. to turn away or aside:2. to ward off; prevent |
| candid (adjective) | 1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward3. informal; unposed 4. honest; impartial |
| compel (verb) | to force or drive, esp. to a course of action |
| comply (verb) | to act or be in accordance with wishes, requests, demands, requirements, conditions, etc.; agree |
| concise (adjective) | expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse |
| drastic (adjective) | 1. acting with force or violence; violent. 2. extremely severe or extensive: a drastic tax-reduction measure. |