WW 3
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carodancer77 on November 7, 2010
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
curtail | to cut short or reduce |
discriminate | to make or recognize clear distinctions; to treat in a less or more favorable way |
espionage | the act of spying |
inalienable | not able to be taken or given away |
incarcerate | to confine or to put in prison |
indignity | an insult to one's pride; offensive, humiliating treatment |
indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard |
infamous | having a very bad reputation; notorious; disgraceful, vicious |
intercede | to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties |
malign | to say negative and unfair things about; slander |
perpetrate | to commit as a crime or other antisocial act |
rampant | threateningly wild; without restraint or control; widespread |
rancor | a deep, long held feeling of hatred or bitterness |
reparation | a mending or repair; a making up or payment for a wrong |
smattering | superficial, scattered knowledge; a small amount |
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