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VOCAB 3lid
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Question | Answer |
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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 |