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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 caustic | burning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; acrid |
| contagion | an influence that spreads rapidly; mostly this is thought of as a negative or harmful influence |
| dissipate | to cause to separate and go in different directions; to scatter, disperse or dissolve |
| dissuade | to persuade not to do something; to discourage, divert, or deter |
| entrenched | established firmly and securely; surrounded and settled in; "dug in" |
| incredulous | skeptical; disbelieving; questioning |
| inept | unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; graceless; clumsy |
| nullification | the act of voiding something; a cancellation; an abolishment or annulment |
| oratory | the art of public speaking, usually done with eloquence or skill |
| perplexity | the state of being bewildered or puzzled |
| pious | devoutly or deeply religious; saintly |
| plaudits | applause; enthusiastic praise or approval |
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