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unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| calamity | a disaster or great distress or misfortune |
| dialect | a variation of pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary used by a group within a language or region |
| hypothesis | an unproved theory, statement, or guess that is based on facts |
| niche | 1. a hollow space within a wall, rock, or hill; 2. a place or position well-suited to the person in it |
| upheaval | 1. the act of being thrown upward; 2. an uprising or a violent upset |
| decelerate | to decrease the speed of |
| dishonor | 1. loss of one's good name; 2. shame; 3. to deprive of one's good name; 4. to shame or disgrace |
| inundate | 1. to overwhelm; 2. to overflow |
| retort | 1. to answer quickly; 2. to reply with a prompt argument; 3. a fast or witty response |
| synchronize | 1. to make agree in time; 2. to match the rate of movement between two things |
| absurd | 1. ridiculous or unreasonable; 2. not true |
| efficient | operating well, without wasted time, energy, or material |
| finite | 1. having an end; 2. having bounds or limits; 3. Measurable |
| luminous | 1. giving light; 2. full of light; 3. Bright |
| persuasive | having the ability to convince |
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