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english 3 studyguide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| imputation | an accusation |
| parsimony | stinginess |
| instigate | to stir up or cause to happen |
| depreciate | to lessen the price or value of |
| prudence | cautious, good judgement |
| ravage | a destructive action or its results |
| coveted | desired strongly; wished for longingly |
| impartial | not favoring one side more than another; fair |
| emanate | to come forth |
| dire | dreadful; terrible |
| fervent | having or showing great intesity of feeling; passionate |
| imperious | extremely proud and controlling |
| novel | new and unusual |
| presume | to take upon oneself without permission or authority; dare |
| tangible | capable of being touched or felt |
| quarry | anything that is hunted or pursued, especially an animal |
| discern | to detect or recognize; make out |
| condone | to excuse or overlook an offense, usually a serious one, without criticism |
| scruple | an uneasy feeling or hesitancy to act that arises from moral or ethical considerations |
| diverting | amusing; entertaining |
| imperative | absolutely necessary |
| zealous | very eager; enthusiastic |