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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alienate | To cause someone to feel isolate or estranged; to turn away feelings or affections |
| Appall | To shock or horrify; to fill with dismay |
| Chivalrous | Courteous, brave, and honorable--especially toward women |
| Dearth | A lack or scarcity of something |
| Dissonant | Lacking harmony; harsh or clashing in sounds; in disagreement |
| Extant | Still in existence; not lost or destroyed |
| Quiescent | inactive or at rest; temporary quiet or still |
| Ruminate | To think deeply about something; to ponder or reflect |
| Somber | Dark or gloomy in tone, mood, or color; serious or depressing |
| Waive | To give up or let go of a right or claim voluntarily. |