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Eng III Vocab II

Quiz Sept 23rd.

TermDefinition
Brevity the quality or state of being brief in duration
callous emotionally hardened; unfeeling
candid completely honest; straightforward
contemporary existing, occurring, or living at the same time
debilitate to impair the strength of; to weaken
duplicitious deceitful; dishonest; two-faced; deliberately deceptive
egotism excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness
erroneous containing an error; incorrect
inquiry a seeking for information or knowledge; an investigation; a question; query
legitimate according to law; in accordance with established rules and standards; valid; logical; justified
liguistics the study of language
manipulate to manage or influence skillfully and often unfairly
mitigate to make or become less severe, intense, or painful
objective a purpose; goal; not influenced by personal feelings; unbiased
paradox a contradiction, a puzzle, an inconsistency
penchant a strong inclination or liking
refute to prove to be false or erroneous
reticence the quality or state of keeping silent; reserve
rouse to bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, or inactivity
steadfast fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering
Created by: bener3576
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