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Lesson 13 &14
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aptitude | a natural ability or talent |
| complacent | too satisfied and not careful anymore |
| pronouncement | a formal or public statement |
| intricate | very detailed and complex |
| foist | force something unwanted onto someone else |
| arbiter | a person who settles a dispute |
| indulgent | willing to allow or give more than usual |
| raucous | noisy and rowdy |
| dupe | trick or fool someone |
| divergent | moving in different directions or different ideas |
| turmoil | confusion and chaos |
| impartiality | fairness and lack of favoritism |
| authoritative | confident and commanding |
| conclusive | final and proving something clearly |
| confine | limit or keep within certain boundaries |
| relevant | important to the topic |
| accommodate | make space or provide what is needed |
| embroil | involve someone in a conflict or trouble |
| annex | add or take control of territory |
| disgruntled | angry or dissatisfied |