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Chapter 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ambiguous | Unclear or doubtful in meaning |
| Dissident | A rebel; a person opposed to established ideas or beliefs, especially in politics or religion |
| Embellish | To decorate, adorn, touch up; to improve by adding details |
| Fritter | Waste (time or money on unimportant things) |
| Inadvertent | Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental |
| Inane | Silly, empty of meaning or value |
| Juxtapose | To put side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast |
| Lethargy | A lack of energy and enthusiasm |
| Sporadic | Occluding at irregular intervals, having no set plan or order |
| Subsidize | To support; financially; provide a grant or contribution |