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ELA Vocab Unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self |
| Haughty | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| Tenacious | persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired |
| Acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| Lampoon | to mock or ridicule in a lampoon (a harsh satire usually directed against an individual) |
| Curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| Sojourn | to stay as a temporary resident |
| Gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind; sociable |
| Banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty |
| Debilitate | to impair the strength of |
| Ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| Superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary |
| Insidious | developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent; harmful but enticing |
| Augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| Thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| Voracious | having a huge appetite; excessively eager |