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English II Week 12
Week 12 Vocab Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protrude (verb) | To push outward; to jut out |
| Scorn (noun) | A great lack of respect |
| Scapegoat (noun) | One who is made an object of blame for others |
| Occult (adj) | Relating to mysterious or supernatural powers |
| Mince (verb) | To cut into small pieces (usually used in relation to food) |
| Inadvertent (adj) | Done or happening unintentionally |
| Gouge (verb) | To swindle or overcharge |
| Peruse (verb) | To read or review carefully |
| Retract (verb) | To cancel or take back |
| Stationary (adj) | Standing still; not moving |
| Thunderstruck (adj) | Struck with amazement or terror |
| Dire (adj) | Disastrous; desperate |
| Empower (verb) | To give someone or something the power to do something |
| Fluctuate (verb) | To shift back and forth uncertainly |
| Foster (verb) | To encourage the development or growth of |
| Hackneyed (adj) | Overused; cliche |
| Impunity (noun) | Freedom from punishment; immunity from harm |
| Induct (verb) | To admit formally into office or membership |
| Toil (verb) | To work extremely hard |
| Vignette (noun) | A brief written, musical, or film sketch that describes an event |