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words of the day
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Novice | A person who is new to something, naïve |
| Scrutinize | To examine in great detail with careful attention |
| Alleviate | To make easier to endure, lessen |
| Aversion | A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy |
| Jovial | Having a cheerful or joyful attitude |
| Meticulous | Taking great care in small details, overplanning |
| Tact | Showing good manners, knowing the right thing to say |
| Opaque | Not transparent or translucent, does not let light shine through |
| Sulk | To remain silent usually when you are in a bad mood |
| Demise | Death or downfall |
| Irrelevant | Not important, off topic |
| Daunting | Overwhelming |
| Isolate | To place apart, separate on its own |
| Blunder | A careless mistake |
| Humble | not proud or arrogant, modest |
| Sinew | Muscle, strength, power |
| Ascertain | To learn with certainty, understand |
| Persistent | Determined, motivated, not willing to give up |
| Emulate | To copy, or imitate |
| Allotment | A share or portion |