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English IV Week 4
Essential Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| obscure | not clearly understood or expressed |
| obsolete | no longer in use or fashion |
| pacify | to bring peace to |
| perception | the process of becoming aware through the senses |
| perspective | a mental view or outlook |
| pertinent | relevant to the matter at hand |
| ponder | to think about carefully |
| prevalent | widespread or generally accepted |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something |
| punitive | inflicting punishment |
| rapport | relationship of mutual understanding or trust |
| rationale | the fundamental reasons for something |
| reconcile | to restore to harmony; make amends |
| redundant | exceedinging what is necessary |
| respective | relating to each |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| sabotage | to deliberately destroy or damage |
| scruitiny | a close, careful examination |
| simulate | to imitate the appearance or character of |
| squander | to waste resources |
| succumb | to yield to superior force |
| tangible | capable of being touched |
| technique | a method of accomplishing a desired aim |