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unit 13 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adhere | (s). hold fast, cling (a). unfasten, unglue, abandon |
| affirm | (s). assert, ratify (a). deny reject, veto |
| atrocity | (s). enormity, monstrosity (a). good deed, kindness |
| cope | (s). make do, get along |
| deter | encourage, urge on |
| disquieting | (s). disturbing, alarming (a). calming, reassuring, soothing |
| empower | (s). licence, authorize (a). forbid, prohibit, ban |
| fluent | (s). eloquent, articulate (a).tongue-tied, choppy |
| lag | (s).trail, straggle (a). keep up, outstrip |
| mangle | (s). mutilate, butcher, rend |
| misapprehension | (s). misconception |
| optimist | (s). prophet of doom, pessimist |
| prowl | (s). rove, skulk, slink, lurk |
| recitation | (s). recital, performance |
| stupefy | (s). stun, daze, shock (a). awaken, arouse |
| sulky | (s). sullen, petulant (a). cheerful, amiable |
| supplement | (s). addition, extension, add to |
| surge | (s). flood, rush, burst (a). recede, ebb, slowdown |
| trait | |
| unscrupulous | (s). crooked, corrupt (a). fair, honest |