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305-S03 chapter3 & 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allusion | A hint about;An direct reference |
| Altruistic | Unselfish;Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others |
| Appease | To calm,especially by giving into the demands of |
| Arbitrary | Determined by personal judgment,not rule or reason;based on impulse |
| Taint | To damage;to stain the honor of someone or something |
| Assail | To attack physically or verbally |
| Mercenary | greedy;Motivated only by financial gain |
| Euphemism | a term that doesn't offend;A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant |
| Banal | lacking originality;overused;common place |
| Syndrome | A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition |
| Persevere | to keep going;to continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties |
| Ponder | to think about;To consider carefully;think deeply about |
| Rehabilitate | to return to a normal life;to restore to a normal life through therapy or education |
| Turmoil | disorder;complete confusion;uproar |
| Venture | to dare;to take the risk |
| Calamity | a tragedy;an event bringing great and misery |
| Comprehensive | complete;including all or much |
| Conventional | usual;customary;ordinary |
| Flagrant | shockingly obvious;outrageous |
| Fluctuate | to vary irregularly ; to go up and down or back and forth |