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VOCAB 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rampant (Adj) | Widespread or flourishing |
| Ethics (N) | Moral principles |
| Clandestine (Adj) | Secret |
| Admonish (V) | Warn or reprimand someone |
| Culprit (N) | Someone responsible for a crime |
| Egregious (Adj) | Outstandingly bad/shocking |
| Duplicity (N) | Double meaning or deception |
| Paucity (N) | A small amount |
| Pernicious (adj) | Having a harmful effect or deadly |
| Construe (V) | To interpret, understand, or analyze |
| Inane (Adj) | Silly, stupid, foolish |
| Concur (V) | be of the same opinion; agree |
| Flagrant (Adj) | Obviously offensive |
| Duress (Adj) | Stress, threats of violence. (under duress) |
| Inexorable (A) | Impossible to stop or prevent |
| Distraught (Adj) | Upset or agitated |
| Acrimonious (A) | Angry or bitter |
| Elicit (V) | To draw out a response |
| Tolerate (V) | To withstand or endure |
| Impunity (N) | Exception from punishment. |