Mid- Term Study Guide
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kaleechism on December 14, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Paperweight | a heavy, often decorative object traditionally used to hold down loose papers |
| Campaign | a series of related actions with the purpose of a specific goal, such as an election |
| Mortal | deadly |
| Molasses | a thick, dark brown syrup created by boiling down raw sugar |
| Preclude | to prevent; to make impossible |
| Impunity | freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences |
| Accost | to approach and speak to, espically in an aggressive manner |
| Explicit | definitely stated, clearly expressed |
| Implore | to ask earnestly; to beg |
| Impartial | not favoring one side more than the other |
| Emanate | to come fourth |
| Dire | dreadful; terrible |
| Fervent | having or showing great intensity or feeling; passion |
| Novel | new and unusual |
| Commemorate | to preserve the memory of |
| Extricate | to release from entanglement or difficulty; to set free |
| Constricting | restricting; limiting |
| Perpetally | constantly; unceasingly |
| Tentative | hesitant; uncertain |
| Tangible | capable of being touched or felt |
| Discern | to detecct or recognize; to make out |
| Condone | to excuse or overlook an offense, usually a serious one, without criticism |
| Imperative | absolutely nessary |
| Zealous | very eager; enthusiastic |
| Acquiesce | to consent or agree to without protest |
| Pious | having either genuine or pretended religious devotion |
| Languor | weakness; fatigue |
| Reconciliation | settlement of a controversy or disagreement |
| Endeavor | a serious or strenuous attempt to accmplish something |
| Impart | to make known; to tell |
| Relent | to become less harsh or strict; to yield |
| Adversary | an opponent or enemy |
| Benevolently | kindly |
| Malodorous | bad smelling; stinky |
| Imputation | an accusation |
| Parsimony | stinginess |
| Depreciate | to lessen the price or value |
| Prudence | caution; good judgment |
| Hyperactive | overly energetic; very lively |
| Distracted | unable to pay attentionl agitated |
| Putrid | very nasty; disgusting |
| Admonition | cautionary advice; warning |
| Inconsolable | heart- broken; impossible to comfort |
| Collective | having to do with a group of persons or things; common; shared |
| Antiquty | n acient time or times |
| Ubiquitous | seeming to be everywhere at once |
| Futilely | uselessly; vainly; hopelessly |
| Careen | to tilt or sway while moving, as if out of control |
| Serene | calm; peaceful; undisturbed |
| Blighted | damaged or spoileed |
| Reiterated | to say again or do again; repeat |
| Precariously | dangerously; insecurerly |
| Pensive | thinkiing deeply; often sadly |
| Dubious | skeptical; feeling doubt |
| Surreptitiously | secretly or slyly |
| Inhibition | a restraint on one's natural impulses |
| Lithe | limber; bending easily |
| Inaugurate | to make a formal beginning |
| Conspiracy | the act of secretly planning together |
| Potent | having or excising force, power, or authority; strong and powerful |
| Muse | to think or reflect, especially in an idle, dreamy manner |
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