Lesson 7 and 8
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21 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abrasive, adj | harsh, rough |
| abound, v | to exist in great numbers |
| abscond, v | to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself |
| abhor, v | to detest thoroughly |
| abstemious, adj | sparing or moderate, especially in eating or drinking |
| discreet, adj | showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior |
| ascertain, v | to find out something for certain |
| discern, v | to perceive, to detect differences |
| infraction, n | a violation, especially of a law |
| infringe, v | to go beyond set limits(used with on or upon) |
| suffrage, n | the right to vote, or a vote itself |
| superlative, adj | the highest, above the rest |
| superfluous, adj | beyond what is required; extra |
| concise, adj | saying or writing much in few words |
| herbicide, n | a substance for killing plants, especially weeds |
| precise, adj | clearly expressed, exact |
| analyze, v | to look at something carefully by attention to its parts |
| catalyst, n | a force or person causing an action |
| absolve, v | to relieve of blame or obligation, to pardon a sin |
| resolute, adj | determined |
| resolve, v | to make a firm decision about |
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