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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allocate | to set apart for a purpose(more professionally than allot) |
| capitulate | to surrender; to give up when there are two sides(when in a fight or being pressured) |
| devoid | (followed by "of") what is not there |
| ethical | following the rules |
| instigate | to start or encourage a fight |
| laggard | n. someone who is slow or falls behind; adg. falling behind |
| ordeal | predicament |
| prominent | noticeable or standing out; famous |
| retentive | able to hold (opposite of porous) |
| scapegoat | a person or group that is unfairly blamed |
| advocate | a person who defends or speaks for someone |
| belligerent | hostile, ready to start a fight |
| curtail | to cut short; reduce |
| deprive | to take away from someone |
| feign | to pretend |
| fervent | having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit |
| instill | gradually but firmly establish |
| purge | to get rid of an unwanted quality |
| recourse | a person, organization or course of action that is turned to for help |
| shun | to keep away from; avoid |