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305-S01 Chap. 17/18

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Cryptic Having a vague or hidden meaning; mysterious
Deficient Lacking something essential; inadequate; insufficient
Depict To represent in pictures or words; describe
Detr;imental Harmful; causing damage
Implicit Suggested but not directly expressed; unstated; but able to be understood
Inhibition A holding back or blocking of some action, feeling, or thought
Ironic Opposite to what might be expected
Rupture To burst or break apart
Saturate To soak or fill as much as possible
Vindictive Inclined to seek revenge; vengeful
Constrict To make smalller or narrower, as by squeezing or shrinking
Exhaustive Covering all possible details; complete; thorough
Fallible Capable of making an error
Formulate To plan or express in an orderly way
Genial Friendly, pleasant, and kindly
Habitat The natural environment of an animal or a plant
Pragmatic Practical
Pretentious Making a show of excellence or importance, especially when undeserved
Reconcile To bring (oneself or someone else) to accept
Vile Offensive to the senses, feeling, or thoughts; disgusting
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