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TMW Act 2
Vocabulary Act 2
Term | Definition |
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intervene | to come between to stop |
wry | amusing clever ironic |
impaired | weakened or damaged/ having a disability of some kind |
gesture | a movement of part of the body especially a hand or head, to express an idea or meaning |
deliberate | done consciously and intentionally |
devoid | entirely lacking or free from |
dignity | the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect |
presume | suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability |
thwarted | to prevent someone from accomplishing something |
ravage | cause severe and extensive damage to |
contemplate | look thoughtfully for a long time at |
frivolous | not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully |
accustom | make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual. |
curt | rudely brief |
abrupt | sudden or unexpected |
incarnate | (especially of a deity or spirit) embodied in flesh; in human form |
indecisive | not settling an issue |
reluctant | unwilling and hesitant; disinclined |