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Sadlier Vocabulary review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| appreciable | large enough to be noticed, measured, or perceived |
| autocratic | a system of government or a management style where one person holds absolute power, making decisions without consulting others, often demanding complete obedience |
| blanch | to briefly scald food (vegetables, nuts, fruits) in boiling water or steam—followed by cold "shocking"—to loosen skins, preserve color, or prepare for freezing, or to become pale/white due to fear, shock, or to remove color. |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting, showing contempt, or lacking reverence for God, religious doctrines, or sacred things. |
| brawny | a person who is physically strong, muscular, and robust, often possessing a bulky or sturdy build |
| concerted | actions, efforts, or plans that are mutually agreed upon, arranged, and performed together by two or more parties to achieve a shared goal. |
| contend | to compete for something, strive in opposition (struggle), or assert a position earnestly. |
| humane | actions or character marked by compassion, kindness, sympathy, and consideration for the welfare of people and animals |
| illustrious | someone or something that is highly distinguished, famous, renowned, or respected due to outstanding achievements or noble actions. |
| intolerable | something so extreme, painful, or unpleasant that it cannot be borne, endured, or accepted. |
| irreverent | showing a lack of respect, veneration, or seriousness toward people, traditions, or things that are generally taken seriously or held in high regard. |
| laborious | a task, process, or journey that requires immense effort, hard work, and significant time to complete |
| lithe | an adjective describing someone or something that is thin, supple, and graceful in movement or form, often implying easy, flexible bending |
| maltreat | to treat a person or animal cruelly, violently, or very badly, often involving purposeful abuse or neglect. |
| ponder | to think about something deeply, carefully, and thoroughly for an extended period, often while weighing decisions or consequences |
| subversive | actions, ideas, or people intended to secretly undermine, weaken, or overthrow an established system, such as a government, institution, or authority. |
| synthetic | substances or materials produced artificially through chemical reactions rather than occurring naturally, often created to mimic or replace natural products |
| temperate | something moderate, mild, or self-restrained, avoiding extremes in both climate and behavior |
| venomous | animals (like snakes, spiders, or scorpions) that produce toxins in specialized glands and inject them into prey or threats via bites or stings |
| wily | someone clever, cunning, and skilled at using trickery or deceit to achieve their goals |
| Brevity | Shortness of duration or expression; being brief. |
| Comport | To behave or conduct oneself in a specific way (usually used as comport oneself). |
| Depreciation | A decrease in value; a lessening in price or estimated worth. |
| Proponent | Someone who argues in favor of something; a supporter or advocate. |
| Deteriorate | To lower in quality or value; to wear away or grow worse. |
| Divulge | To reveal or make public something that was previously secret. |
| Forestall | To prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time. |
| Garble | To distort or jumble a message or sound so that it is unclear or misleading. |
| Quaver | To shake or tremble, particularly in one's voice. |
| Recoil | To spring back or shrink away in fear, horror, or disgust. |
| Concise | Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. |
| Demure | Quiet, modest, or reserved (often used to describe a person’s behavior). |
| Enlightened | Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook. |
| Adept | Very skilled or proficient at something. |
| Bleak | Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness; grim and cheeringless. |
| Despicable | Deserving hatred and contempt; vile. |
| Diminutive | Extremely or unusually small. |
| Erroneous | Wrong; incorrect; containing an error. |
| Extemporaneous | Spoken or done without preparation; improvised. |
| Invincible | Too powerful to be defeated or overcome. |
| Languid | Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. |
| Aspire | To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. |
| Chide | To scold or rebuke; to express disapproval. |
| Emancipate | To set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. |
| Exploit | To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource; often used negatively to mean taking unfair advantage of someone. |
| Impair | To weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function). |
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