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Mid-Terms Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| diligent | Working with great care |
| eclipse | 1. The total or partal hiding of one heavenly body of another. 2. To do better than |
| tenative | Not fully worked out of final |
| tranquil | Calm peaceful. |
| versatile | Able to do many things in different says. |
| attain | 1. To reach; to arrive at 2. To achieve |
| flammable | Able to easily catch on fire |
| jeopardy | ,1. Danger 2. To put in danger of loss or injury |
| pollute | To make impure or dirty |
| stationary | 1.Not moving 2. Not changing |
| peninsula | A piece of land connected to a larger landmass that juts out and is almost surrounded by water. |
| rural | Of or relating to the country and the people who live there. |
| sanctuary | 1. A place of safety or shelter. 2. Protection offered by such a place. |
| splendor | Magnificence; brilliance of appearance. |
| squalid | Very impressive; magnificent. |
| campaign | 1. Series of actions intended to accmplish a goal 2. A series of military actions in a particular area |
| integrate | To unite into a whole; especially to end separation of races. |
| segregate | To keep separate or apart |
| triumph | 1. A note worthy success. 2. The joy winning brings. |
| supreme | 1. The highest in rank or position 2. Of the greates importance |
| conspicuous | Easily or plainly seen. |
| eloquent | Skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people |
| exhibit | To show in public |
| pedestal | A base or a support on which something stand |
| persecute | Unfair |