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Chapter 23 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vindicate | to clear from blame or suspicion; justify or prove right |
| placebo | a substance which contains no medicine, but which the receiver believe is a medicine |
| emanate | to flow or come out from a source; come forth |
| analogy | a comparison between two things in order to clarify or dramatize a point |
| annihilate | to destroy completely; reduce to nothingness |
| criterion | a standard by which something is or can be judged |
| subversive | acting or intending to undermine or overthrow something established |
| staunch | firm; loyal; strong in support |
| holistic | emphasizing the whole and the interdepence of its parts, rather than the parts seperately |
| proficient | skilled; highly competent |