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Vocab checkup 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abate | (something seeming hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread. |
| affable | friendly or easy to talk to |
| forbear | politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain. |
| Apotheosis | the highest point in the development of something (peak/prime) |
| futile | useless, no chance of success |
| Epitome | A perfect or typical example that embodies a quality or type; it can also mean a concise summary or abstract of a text. |
| Malaise | a general feeling of discomfort or illness |
| Explicit | stated clearly and in detail, no room for confusion or doubt. |
| Munificent | very generous |
| Fervent | having or displaying a passionate intensity. |
| Prudent | acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
| Fervor | intensity of feeling or expression; intense heat |
| Utopia | an imagined place or state of things where everything is perfect. |
| Fidelity | faithfulness to a belief, cause, or person |
| Zealous | showing great energy or enthusiasm in for a cause or objective. |