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305-S03 chapter3 & 4
Question | Answer |
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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 |