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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Ameliorate | improve |
| Collusion | secret agreement |
| Depreciate | Lose in value |
| Elective | chosen by vote, optional |
| Exploit | take unfair advantage of, make full use of, daring deed |
| facsimile | exact copy |
| imperturbable | calm |
| lionize | hold in great esteem |
| opiate | soothing drug |
| paucity | scarcity |
| scathing | bitingly severe |
| species | kinds of plants and animals |
| stipend | salary |
| ulterior | hidden, future, |
| vainglorious | boastful |
| wizened | wrinkled |
| adulterate | make impure |
| aerie | nest |
| amulet | charm |
| comestibles | food |
| dogmatic | asserted strongly but without proof |
| equitable | fair |
| feign | pretend |
| gibe | sneer |
| inopportune | unsuitable |
| loquacious | talkative |
| paean | song of praise |
| recapitulate | restate briefly |
| scuttle | coal bucket, move quickly, sink deliberately, |
| stalemate | deadlock |
| strategic | to do with military planning |
| ultimatum | final demand |
| vegetate | lead of dull life |
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