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EOY Definitions
| 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 | voluntary, informed, and active agreement to participate in an action, |
| Diverse | 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 | 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 | secret planning of something illicit or detrimental (a plot) or the act of fascinating and arousing curiosity through mysterious or compelling qualities. |
| Placate | calm someone, soothe their anger, or make them less hostile, typically by making concessions, offering apologies, or providing something that pleases them. |
| Pragmatic | practical, realistic approach to problems, focusing on what works in real-world situations rather than theory or ideals. |
| Prohibit | formally forbid, disallow, or prevent an action, typically by law, rule, or authority. |
| Quaint | something, usually a place or object, 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. I |
| 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 perception to detect. |
| Tranquil | state of being calm, peaceful, quiet, and free from disturbance, commotion, or emotional turmoil. |
| Volatile | highly unstable, unpredictable, or prone to rapid, unexpected change, including evaporating quickly. |