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AMSA midterm vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Contend | to have an argument about something |
| infer | to derive from reasoning, or conclude from evidence |
| percussion | the striking of |
| intent | meaning or significance of |
| distort | to twist out of shape |
| prose | ordinary writing |
| retort | a quick response |
| introvert | a person who directs their feelings inwards |
| excerpt | a part of writing, play, etc. |
| exorbitant | exceeding the bounds of reason |
| impose | to lay on or set as something to be obeyed |
| proponent | a person who argues in favor of something |
| mediate | to act between parties to effect an agreement |
| subsequent | occurring or coming later or after |
| extraneous | extra or unneeded parts |
| sequester | to remove or go into hiding |
| abstain | to refrain from |
| impertinent | irrelevant |
| tenacity | holding firmly |
| commodious | spacious, roomy |