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VOCAB 3lid
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| circumspection | wary and unwilling to take risks : the officials were very circumspect in their statements. |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name, esp. one used by an author. |
| augment | make (something) greater by adding to it; increase |
| juxtapose | to compare and contrast place or deal with close together for contrasting effect |
| hapless | unfortunate |
| wayward | difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior |
| indelible | (of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. Or permanent emotional scar |
| conjecture | an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information |
| insurgent | rising in active revolt |
| altruism | the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others |
| benign | gentle; kindly |
| braggart | a person who boasts about achievements or possessions |
| lethargic | affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic |