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8th vocab unit #8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |