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Q1-Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| transcend, v. | to go beyond |
| somber, adj. | gloomy, depressing, or dismal |
| impetuous, adj. | acting without thought or care; impulsive |
| aghast, adj. | struck with overwhelming shock or amazement |
| disconsolate, adj. | hopelessly unhappy; inconsolable |
| tangible, adj. | capable of being touched |
| unfettered, adj. | released, free from restraint |
| indispensable, adj. | absolutely necessary |
| perpetually, adv. | continuously |
| economize, v. | save money by doing things in a way that costs less |
| immense, adj. | very great |
| disperse, v. | to scatter |
| unavailing, adj. | useless |
| clamorous, adj. | noisy |
| capsize, v. | overturn |
| venerable, adj. | deserving of honor and respect |
| populous, adj. | full of inhabitants |
| inverted, v. | upside down |
| vigilant, adj. | watchful |
| subside, v. | become quiet or calm |
| ample, adj. | fully sufficient |
| languid, adj. | feeble, weak |
| sultry, adj. | hot and humid |
| abate, v. | to lesson, put an end to |