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Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exhortation | Utterance conveying urgent advice. |
| Metabolism | The basic function of organic functioning or operating. |
| Cunningly | Crafty, shy, deceiving. |
| Intervention | Interference of one state in the affairs of another. |
| Strides | Advancements or progress. |
| Contention | Dispute; controversy |
| Revolution | Innovation. |
| Serendipitous | Occurring by chance. |
| Excess | Excess; extra. |
| Advocacy | The act of arguing in favor of, or supporting something. |
| Genes | A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring. |
| Accord | Give or grant someone power or recognition; an agreement. |
| Preposterous | Contrary to reason or common sense, unreasonable. |
| Endowed | To provide or to furnish. |
| Edible | Fit to be eaten or items of food. |
| Destitute | Deprived of; devoid of; lacking. |
| Marginalized | Treat as insignificant. |
| Tenacious | Holding fast, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate. |
| Palates | Roof of your mouth. |
| Audacity | Boldness or daring. |