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February Vocab 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| instill | To slowly put an idea or feeling into someone’s mind over time. |
| irascible | Easily angered; prone to irritation or temper. |
| minimize | To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree. |
| gullible | Easily fooled or tricked; too trusting. |
| banter | Playful and friendly teasing or joking. |
| flair | A natural talent or special ability for something. |
| ardent | Very enthusiastic or passionate about something. |
| transition | The process of changing from one state, condition, or stage to another. |
| balmy | Mild and pleasant (usually describing weather); can also mean slightly crazy in informal use. |
| anarchy | A state of disorder due to absence or lack of government or authority. |
| embargo | An official ban or restriction on trade or other commercial activity with a country. |
| conventional | Usual, normal, or commonly accepted; not different or unusual. |
| luminous | Giving off light; bright or glowing. |
| legendary | Very famous or well-known; talked about for a long time. |
| crucial | Extremely important; essential. |
| advocate | A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. |
| Reveal | To show or make known |
| inventory | A complete list of items, such as goods in stock. |
| connoisseur | Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, especially food, art, or music, and can judge quality well. |
| rubble | Broken pieces of stone, brick, or other materials after something is destroyed. |