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Unit 5 vocab
Chapter vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endurance | the ability to last a long time |
| Duration | period of time in which something lasts |
| Fragment | small part broken off |
| Infraction | breaking of a rule |
| Execute | carry out a task or plan |
| Consecutive | following one after another without interruption |
| Spectacle | something impressive or eye catching |
| Specimen | sample of a class or a kind |
| Retain | continue to hold or keep |
| Attain | reach a goal |
| Chronicle | detailed list of historical events |
| Disclose | to reveal/uncover |
| Discord | lack of agreement or harmony |
| Disheveled | messy |
| Divert | to turn aside |
| Independent | self-governing or main |
| Indistinct | not sharply outlined |
| Intrigue | to arouse to curiosity or interest of |
| Minimal | smallest amount or degree |
| Sibling | brother or sister |
| Agenda | list of things to be done |
| Askew | out of line |
| Backlog | pile up or build up |
| Bleak | dreary or depressing |
| Eloquence | skillful and persuasive speaking |
| Novice | beginner |
| Priority | thing that deserves first attention |
| Serenity | state of complete calm |
| Sullen | silent and ill tempered |
| Tempo | rate or pace of an activity |
| Affluent | being wealthy |
| Arbitrary | based on a random choice |
| Capable | having the power |
| Comprehensible | intelligible or understood |
| Deceptive | misleading |
| Diligent | showing care |
| Fortuitous | happening by accident |
| Haughty | blatantly proud of insulting attitude |
| Imperative | vital importance |
| Luscious | pleasantly rich taste |