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vocabulary
vocab test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acquire | to come into possession, ownership, or control of something. |
| Affluent | having an abundance of wealth, property, or material goods. |
| Awry | turned or twisted toward one side or not in the intended way. |
| Consent | giving approval. |
| Diverse | a group or set containing people or things that are very different from one another, showing a wide range of variety. |
| Haughty | someone arrogantly superior, disdainful, and full of pride, often acting as if others are beneath them. |
| Infer | to reach a conclusion, deduce, or form an opinion based on evidence, reasoning, or context rather than direct statement. |
| Innocuous | completely harmless, safe, and causing no injury or offense. |
| Intrigue | the act of fascinating and arousing curiosity through mysterious or compelling qualities. |
| Placate | to calm someone, soothe their anger, or make them less hostile, typically by making concessions, offering apologies, or providing something that pleases them. |
| Pragmatic | a practical, realistic approach to problems, focusing on what works in real-world situations rather than theory or ideals. |
| Prohibit | to formally forbid, disallow, or prevent an action, typically by law, rule, or authority. |
| Quaint | something, often a place or custom, that is attractively unusual or charmingly old-fashioned. |
| Resilient | people, materials, or systems that recover quickly from difficulties, stress, or deformation. |
| Serendipity | the occurrence of finding valuable, agreeable, or pleasant things by chance rather than intention. |
| Solace | comfort, consolation, or alleviation of distress, sadness, or anxiety, often found in challenging times. |
| sublime | something of such outstanding excellence, grandeur, or beauty that it inspires awe, admiration, or deep emotion. |
| subtle | something not immediately obvious, noticeable, or loud, often characterized by being delicate, faint, or highly refined. |
| tranquil | a state of being quiet, calm, and peaceful, free from disturbance, agitation, or emotional worry. |
| volatile | highly unstable, unpredictable, or prone to rapid, unexpected change, including evaporating quickly. |