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Vocabulary unit 9

Vocab. Unit 9

QuestionAnswer
apt especially suited to the circumstances
awry not in the proper position, but turned or twisted to one side
bludgeon to hit somebody repeatedly with a heavy
Capitulate to surrender, especially under agreed conditions
Chafe to become sore or worn by rubbing, or make something sore or worn in this way
Defile to corrupt or ruin something, to make something dirty or polluted, to march or go in single file, especially when the way is too narrow to march in any other formation
Dire characterized by severe, serious, or desperate circumstances
Disarming making somebody feel more friendly or trusting
Disgruntled to make somebody feel dissatisfied and irritated
Encroach to intrude gradually or stealthily, often taking away somebody's authority, rights, or property
Endow to provide a person or institution with income or property
Fend to defend somebody or something from harm
Impunity exemption from punishment, harm, or recrimination
Mien somebody's facial expression or general appearance, bearing, or posture, taken as an indication of his or her mood or character
Penal relating to, forming, or prescribing punishment, especially by law
Pertinent relevant to the matter being considered
Predominant most common or greatest in number or amount
Prodigy somebody who shows an exceptional talent at an early age
Recluse a solitary person who avoids other people
Renown widespread fame or honor
Created by: Oswald
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