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Eng 11 Vocab 2
"advancing" vocab chapter 2
Term | Definition |
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collaborate | to work together, cooperate in an effort |
despondent | dejected, hopeless, overwhelmed with sadness |
instigate | to bring about by moving others to action; stir up |
resilient | able to recover quickly from harm, illness, or misfortune |
retrospect | reviewing the past; considering past events |
rudimentary | fundamental, necessary to learn first |
scoff | to make fun of, mock or refuse to take seriously |
squelch | to silence or suppress; crush |
venerate | to respect deeply, revere |
zealot | a person totally devoted to a purpose or a cause |