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Vocab Lists 3-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amnesty | an official pardon for an anti-government offense |
| Botch | a bungled task; something done carelessly |
| Cursory | hasty; not thought through |
| Embellish | to decorate; to add detail to |
| Fawning | exaggerated flattery to gain favor |
| Altruistic | unselfish; concened for welfare of others |
| Candor | blunt; frank; honest; direct |
| Deference | humble submission and respect |
| Eulogize | to write or speak in praise of the dead |
| Feign | to pretend to be affected by |
| Begrudge | to resent-especially another's success |
| Chastise | to scold or criticize |
| Destitute | extremely impoverished; lacking basic necessities |
| Extol | to praise highly |
| Fodder | raw/cheap material fed to cattle; metaphorically unimportant or replaceable things |
| Benediction | a religious blessing; an expression of good wishes |
| Compatible | able to work well together |
| Docile | obedient; easily managed |
| Exacting | exhausting; demanding perfection; strict |
| Foray | a venture into a new field or place; to raid or plunder |