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English Unit 4 Vocab
| Term | Definition | Part of Speech |
|---|---|---|
| acquiesce | to accept something without arguing, even if you don’t fully agree | verb |
| ascendancy | a position of power, control, or influence over others | noun |
| candor | being honest, open, and straightforward | noun |
| defiance | bold resistance or refusal to obey rules or authority | noun |
| disputatious | liking to argue or debate a lot | adjective |
| facilitate | to make something easier or help it happen | verb |
| hedonist | a person who believes pleasure is the most important goal in life | noun |
| impudence | rude or disrespectful behavior, especially toward authority | noun |
| irascible | easily angered or quick to lose patience | adjective |
| mercurial | having moods or behavior that change quickly and unpredictably | adjective |
| paradigm | a typical example or model of something | noun |
| plight | a difficult or dangerous situation | noun |
| pugnacity | eagerness or readiness to fight or argue | noun |
| solitude | the state of being alone, often peacefully | noun |
| tractable | easy to manage, control, or work with | adjective |