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Vocabulary Set C7
insidious-inveterate
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| intrepid | adj. Fearless and bold. | The intrepid reporter was able to capture such moving photos only by putting himself in the midst of the battle. |
| inure | v. To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure. | After 15 years I am finally inured to my father's teasing. |
| invective | n. An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach. | Although harsh, this kind of invective is common in politics. |
| inveterate | adj. Habitual. | He is an inveterate gambler and is always ready to join a game. |
| insidious | adj. Working ill by slow and stealthy means. | Tom was involved in an insidious plot to have the teacher fired. |