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English 10-20 day 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| render | cause to be or become; make. |
| contend | struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger). |
| concise | giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. |
| enlightened | having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook. |
| diminutive | extremely or unusually small. |
| adept | very skilled or proficient at something. |
| slipshod | (typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization. |
| relentless | oppressively constant; incessant. |
| humane | having or showing compassion or benevolence. |
| subversive | seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution. |
| deteriorate | become progressively worse. |
| extemporaneous | spoken or done without preparation. |
| comport | conduct oneself; behave. |
| languid | (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. |
| temperate | marked by moderation: such as. a : keeping or held within limits : not extreme or excessive : mild. |
| reeking | smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink. |
| despicable | deserving hatred and contempt. |
| statute | a written law passed by a legislative body. |
| lithe | (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful. |
| concerted | jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated. |