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vocabulary
vocabulary words for chapter 10-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| eloquent | fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing |
| opaque | not able to be seen through; not transparent |
| indignant | feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| arduous | involving a lot of effort and hard work |
| empathy | the ability to understand and share the feelings of another |
| surreptitious | kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| transitory | lasting only for a short time |
| concede | to admit that something is true or valid after first denying it or resisting it |
| distraught | deeply upset and agitated |
| convoluted | extremely complex and difficult to follow |
| candid | truthful and straightforward; frank |
| relinquish | to voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up |
| compromise | an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions |
| reproach | to address someone in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment |
| facilitate | to make an action or process easy or easier |