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UNIT 7 VOCAB
SETS A+B
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| attribute | noun- a quality or characteristic associated with some one or something verb- to assign credit with |
| convey | verb- to transport, transmit, to communicate |
| exotic | adj- charmingly unfamiliar or unusual |
| haggard | adj- thin, pale, as a result of worry of suffering |
| juncture | noun- the point at which two things are joined |
| menial | adj- lowly humble, lacking importance noun- a person who does the unpleasant tasks |
| parry | verb- to ward off, avoid noun- a defense movement in fencing and other sports |
| tawdry | adj- showy and flashy but lacking good taste |
| turncoat | noun- a person who switches to an opposing side or party |
| wallow | verb- to roll around in a lazy way, to have abundance noun- a wet muddy dusty area used by animals |
| acme | noun- the highest point |
| belittle | verb- to make something appear smaller than it is |
| doctrine | noun- a belief, principle, a system of beliefs |
| excise | verb- to remove by cutting noun- a indirect tax on the manufacture, sale or distribution |
| jaunty | adj- lively, easy and carefree in manner, smart of trim in appearance |
| predatory | adj- preying on, plundering |
| ravage | verb- to destroy, lay waste, ruin noun- damage destruction |
| stance | noun- a way of holding the body, a attitude or position on an issue |
| unassuming | adj- not putting on airs, unpretentious, modest |
| waver | verb- to move to and fro, become unsteady |