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EOY Vocab Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acquire | to come into possession, ownership, or control of something, often through personal effort, purchase, or action |
| Affluent | having an abundance of wealth, property, or material goods |
| Awry | turned or twisted toward one side (askew) or not in the intended way (wrong, amiss, or malfunctioning) |
| Consent | a voluntary, informed, and active agreement to participate in an action, such as sexual activity or a legal procedure, freely given without coercion or manipulation. |
| 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 feeling of being very interested, fascinated, or curious about something, often because it is unusual, mysterious, or new |
| 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 attractively unusual, charming, or picturesque, typically due to being 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 delicate, elusive, or not immediately obvious, often requiring keen awareness to detect |
| Tranquil | a state of being calm, peaceful, quiet, and free from emotional disturbance, noise, or chaos |
| Volatile | things prone to rapid, unpredictable change |