Level E Unit 13
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20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 antipathy | (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling |
| applicable | (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable |
| asset | (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage |
| beset | (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels) |
| compassion | (n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity |
| decorum | (n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness |
| duress | (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement |
| exuberant | (adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant |
| facsimile | (n.) an exact copy |
| imbibe | (v.) to drink; to take in, absorb |
| implacable | (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding |
| infinitesimal | (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute |
| innocuous | (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant |
| militate | (v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against |
| patent | (n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted |
| prowess | (n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability |
| sedate | (adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer |
| stentorian | (adj.) extremely loud |
| stipulate | (v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
| ultimatum | (n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions |
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