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vocab list #3
Term | Definition |
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Precedent | Adj. going before in time, order, arrangement, or importance; N. something that may serve as an example or rule to be followed in the future |
Precept | a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought |
Preempt | Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) from happening |
Interdict | to prohibit or forbid; A strong or authoritative prohibition |
Interject | to say something while another person is speaking |
Intercede | to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; To mediate or intervene. |
Duration: | The time which something lasts or continues |
Evident | Easy to see and understand; obvious; clear |
Ferocious: | Savage; fierce; N. ferocity: The state or quality of being fierce |
Obscure | To cover up or keep from being seen; Adj. hard to see; hidden; Adj. Not easy to understand |
Puny | Weak; Adj. Lacking in size, strength or power |
Vicious | Wicked; evil; Adj. Likely to be violent, fierce; Adj. Spiteful, malicious; intentionally harmful |