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ELA vocab test 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abate, verb | (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) Become less intense or widespread |
| Adamant, adj | Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind |
| Audacious, adi | Willing to take bold risks; showing a lack of respect |
| Assimilate, verb | To bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a dominant social group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust |
| Concede, verb | Admit that something is true after denying it; surrender or yield |
| Concise, adj | Giving the necessary information clearly and in few words |
| dissipate, verb | To scatter, disperse, or disappear |
| erratic, adj | Not regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable |
| flourish, verb | To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way |
| impulsive, adj | Acting or done without forethought; spontaneous |
| longevity, noun | A long length of life or service |
| malleable, adj | Able to be shaped without breaking;(of a mind) able to be influenced. |
| obstruct, verb | To block or get in the way of; interfere with something |
| render, verb | To provide or give; to cause to become |
| rueful, adj | Expressing sorrow or regret |
| subordinate, adj | Of less importance; secondary; belonging in a lower rank |
| terry, noun | A fabric with uncut loops of thread covering both surfaces, used especially for towels (terryccloteh) |
| transgression, noun | An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense |