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eng wessk 9th L5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abyss | a bottomless gulf or pit |
| antagonism | an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility |
| befuddled | perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements |
| compensate | make up for shortcomings by exaggerating good qualities |
| conspire | act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose |
| creed | any system of principles or beliefs |
| derogatory | expressive of low opinion |
| disparity | inequality or difference in some respect |
| equitable | fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience |
| harrowing | causing extreme distress |
| impediment | something immaterial that interferes with action or progress |
| industrious | characterized by hard work and perseverance |
| infamous | known widely and usually unfavorably |
| malign | speak unfavorably about |
| perturb | disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried |
| reciprocal | concerning each of two or more persons or things |
| repentant | feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds |
| salutation | an acknowledgment or expression of good will |
| surreal | characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery |
| vitality | a healthy capacity for vigorous activity |