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Midterm Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astute | Wise in a clever practical way |
| Delicacy | choice item of food |
| Benefactor | A person who gives money to help others. |
| Heed | to pay close attention to |
| Acquire | To gain or obtain something. |
| Competent | having the necessary ability or skill; capable |
| Evict | To take someone's property away or force them out. |
| Infuriate | to make very angry; enrage |
| Adequate | Enough for what is needed. |
| Indifferent | Not caring or showing concern one way or another. |
| Strenuous | Hard requiring great effort or energy. |
| Aspire | to want very much; to aim for something high or great |
| Candid | Honest and straightforward. |
| Stint | a fixed or limit period. |
| Lavish | very generous or giving in large amounts; rich or abundant |
| Rapture | A feeling of great joy or delight. |
| Negligent | Lack of proper care or attention |
| Grievous | causing great pain, sorrow or suffering, very serious |
| Ruthless | having no pity or mercy; cruel |
| Sacrifice | To give up something for a more important purpose |
| Buoyant | Able to stay afloat. |
| Probe | To look into closely; investigate. |
| Arbitratre | to settle a disagreement between two sides by listening to both and making a decision |
| Sacred | To place great value on something holy or highly respected. |
| Zest | eager interest, enthusiasm, or enjoyment |