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Vocab List 7
English 1, Vocabulary List 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Philanthropy | Love of humanity, giving to others |
| Languid | Lacking energy, not energetic |
| Astute | Shrewd, sharp, keen in judgment |
| Disparage | To speak of in a belittling manner |
| Engender | To come into existence |
| Acclaim | To approve of |
| Lethargic | Drowsy |
| Novel | New, unusal |
| Ambivalent | Uncertain, indecisive |
| Indolent | Lazy |
| Benign | Beneficial, kind, not maligant |
| Amiable | Pleasant, good-natured |
| Laud | To praise |
| Caustic | Sarcastic, biting, acidic |
| Atrophy | To waste away physically |