vocab 8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abnormal | not usual or not typical |
| capsize | to turn bottom side up or to upset |
| catastrophe | a large scale disaster or misfortune |
| decrease | to become or make less |
| disputatious | inclined to argue or debate |
| eject | to drive or throw out |
| flourish | to grow, thrive, be properous |
| incentive | a reason for doing something or something that stimulates action |
| insubordinate | disobedient, rebellious |
| legible | easily read |
| nub | the central point or heart of the matter |
| ordain | to establish by law ; to order or command; to appoint to as a priest or minister |
| onslaught | a violent attack |
| outstrip | to get ahead; do better than, exceed |
| pervade | to spread throughout |
| prudent | cautious careful, showing good sense |
| quench | to put out, extinguish, end |
| remnant | a small part remaining behind |
| simultaneous | happening or existing at the same time |
| swerve | to turn aside sharply; a sharp or sudden turn |
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