click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Eng 11 Vocab 3
"advancing" vocab chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ambiguous | not clear or more than one answer |
| dissident | a person opposed to established ideas or beliefs, especially in politics |
| embellish | to decorate; beautify by adding details. You can also _____ a story by adding extra details. |
| fritter | to spend or waste a little at a time |
| inadvertent | unintentional; accidental |
| inane | without sense or meaning; foolish |
| juxtapose | to place close together, especially to compare or contrast |
| lethargy | a great lack of energy; inactivity due to laziness, sluggishness |
| sporadic | happening now and then; occasional |
| subsidize | to support financially; provide a grant or contribution |