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vocab #3
english
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquit | to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty |
| indignant | feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| impassive | not feeling or showing emotion |
| cynical | believing that people are motivated purely by selfishness, greed, or dishonesty; distrustful of human sincerity |
| furtive | attempting to avoid attention, typically because of guilt; secretive |
| vehement | showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense |
| relent | abandon or soften a harsh decision or cruel treatment |
| impertinence | lack of respect; rudeness |
| brevity | concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time |
| demise | a person’s death |
| seldom | not often; rarely |
| gait | a person's manner of walking |
| ascertain | find something out for certain; make sure of |
| reprimand | to express sharp criticism or disapproval |
| astounded | to be shocked or greatly surprised |