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8th vocab unit #8
Question | Answer |
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nullify | to make of no value or consequence, cancel, wipe out |
perceptible | capable of being grasped by the senses or mind |
plummet | to plunge straight down |
proclaim | to declare publicly or officially |
proxy | substitute; allowing one person to act in another’s place. |
rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness |
scavenger | an animal that feeds on refuse or dead bodies |
stint | limit, to be sparing or frugal |
stoical | self-controlled, not showing feeling in response to pleasure or pain |
unflagging | tireless, continuing with vigor. |
abut | to join at one end or be next to; to support, prop up |
attire | clothes, apparel, garb |
avail | to be of use or benefit to, to make use of, to take advantage of |
crony | a very close friend, pal, chum, or buddy |
cryptic | puzzling mystifying, or enigmatic |
divergent | going in different directions, departing from convention |
enmity | hatred, ill-will |
fervent | very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot |
gaunt | thin and bony, starved looking, barren |
infiltrate | to pass through, or gain entrance to gradually or stealthy |