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Eng. 102 Vocab 21
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| an area enclosed by a fence or boundary | pale |
| 1. a member of an oppressed social class. 2. an outcast | pariah |
| to show or give in return. | reciprocate |
| the burden,blame, or difficult responsibility. | onus |
| abrupt and curt in manner or speech; blunt | brusque |
| to set right/correct | rectify |
| to turn off to one side; ex. a train switching tracks | shunt |
| dilligent | assiduous |
| favorable | propitious |
| to alienate the affection or loyalty of | disaffect |
| a temporary alliance of people for a joint action | coalition |
| a small amount or portion, esp. of food. | pittance |
| 1. to add something missing to. 2. to manage to make a living with difficulty. | eke out |
| to put an end to; abolish/kill | liquidate |