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Unit 3 Vocab

TermDefinition
abominate to have an intense or hatred for
acculturation the modification of the social patterns,traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend.
adventitious resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital.
ascribe to assign or to refer to (as a cause or source),attribute.
circuitous roundabout,not direct
commiserate to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for,share a feeling of distress
enjoin to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit.
expedite to make easy,cause to progress faster
expiate to make amends,make up for; to avert
ferment a stae of great excitement,agitation, or turbulence to be in or worth into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action.
inadvertent resulting from or marked by lack of attention;unintentional,accidental.
nominal existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
noncommittal not decisive or definite; unwilling to take clear position
peculate to steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use
proclivity a natural or habitual inclination or tendency especially of human character or behavior)
sangfroid composure or coolness,especially in trying circumstances
seditious resistant to lawful authority;having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
tenuous thin,slender,not dense;lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance;lacking sound basis,poorly supported
vitriolic bitter,sarcastic;highly caustic or biting(like a strong acid)
wheedle to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end.
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