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EOY Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire | to come into possession, ownership, or control of something, often through one's own efforts, purchase, or by receiving it |
| affluent | individuals, households, or areas that have an abundance of wealth, property, or valuable material possessions |
| awry | something that is turned or twisted to one side (askew) or something that goes wrong, failing to happen in the intended or expected way |
| Consent | Consent is a free, voluntary, and informed agreement to engage in an activity, typically used in legal, sexual, or medical contexts |
| Diverse | a group or range of things composed of distinct, unlike, or varied elements |
| Haughty | someone who is blatantly proud, arrogant, and scornful, often acting as though they are superior to others |
| Infer | to arrive at a conclusion or form an opinion by reasoning from evidence, premises, or facts |
| Innocuous | not harmful, injurious, or offensive |
| Intrigue | secret, crafty plotting (noun) or the act of underhandedly scheming |
| Placate | to stop someone from feeling angry, upset, or bitter, typically by making concessions, offering apologies, or acting in a conciliatory manner |
| Pragmatic | a practical, logical, and realistic approach to situations, focusing on "what works" and actionable results rather than abstract theories, ideals, or emotions |
| Prohibit | to formally forbid, disallow, or prevent an action by law, rule, or authority |
| Quaint | something attractively unusual or charmingly old-fashioned, often evoking a sense of picturesque, cozy nostalgia |
| Resilient | a person or thing that is able to withstand, recover, or "bounce back" quickly from difficult situations, stress, or change |
| Serendipity | the occurrence of finding valuable, pleasant, or interesting things by chance rather than through searching |
| Solace | comfort, consolation, or relief offered to someone during times of grief, sadness, or anxiety |
| Sublime | something of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty that it inspires awe, admiration, or spiritual uplift |
| Subtle | something not immediately obvious, loud, or bright, often characterized by being delicate, faint, or hard to detect |
| Tranquil | free from disturbance, commotion, or emotional turmoil |
| Volatile | something likely to change suddenly, unexpectedly, or rapidl |