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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acquire- | To acquire means to come into possession, ownership, or control of something, often through personal effort, purchase, or action. |
| Affluent- | Affluent means having an abundance of wealth, property, or material goods |
| Awry- | Awry (pronounced /əˈraɪ/) acts as an adverb or adjective meaning turned or twisted toward one side (askew) or not in the intended way (wrong, amiss, or malfunctioning). |
| Consent- | Consent is 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- | Diverse is an adjective describing a state of being varied, multiform, or composed of distinct, unlike elements |
| Haughty- | Haughty describes someone blatantly proud, arrogant, and disdainful, acting as if they are superior to others. |
| Infer- | To infer is to derive a conclusion, opinion, or judgment based on evidence, reasoning, or premises rather than explicit statements. |
| Innocuous- | Innocuous describes something harmless, inoffensive, or unlikely to cause injury or offense. |
| Intrigue- | Intrigue refers to the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental (a plot), or the fascination and curiosity aroused by mysterious or compelling qualities. |
| Placate- | To placate is to stop someone from feeling angry or upset, typically by making concessions, offering apologies, or soothing them to gain their good will. |
| Pragmatic- | Pragmatic describes a practical, realistic approach to problem-solving, focusing on what works in real-world scenarios rather than abstract theories or ideals. |
| Prohibit- | To prohibit is to formally forbid, ban, or disallow an action through laws, rules, or authority. |
| Quaint- | "Quaint" describes something with an old-fashioned, charming, or picturesque appeal, often implying a pleasing, unfamiliar, or unusual quality. |
| Resilient- | Resilient describes the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, adversity, or depression, often characterized by optimism. |
| Serendipity - | Serendipity is the occurrence of finding valuable, agreeable, or pleasant things by chance rather than intention. |
| Solace- | Solace means comfort, relief, or consolation in times of distress or sadness. |
| Sublime- | Sublime describes something of such outstanding excellence, grandeur, or beauty that it inspires awe, admiration, or deep emotion. |
| Subtle- | Subtle refers to something delicate, faint, or not immediately obvious, often requiring close attention to detect. |
| Tranquil- | Tranquil describes a state of being calm, peaceful, quiet, and free from emotional disturbance, noise, or chaos. |
| Volatile- | Volatile describes things prone to rapid, unpredictable change—whether moods, markets, or chemicals evaporate into gas. |