| Term | Definition |
|---|
| curtail | v. To cut short or reduce |
| discriminate | v. 1) to make or recognize clear distinctions; 2) to treat in a less or more favorable way |
| espionage | n. The act of spying especially by a government agent obtaining secrets of another government |
| inalienable | adj. Not able to be taken or given away |
| incarcerate | v. To confine or to put in prison |
| indignity | n. An insult to one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment |
| indiscriminate | adj. Not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard |
| infamous | adj. 1)Having a ver bad reputation; notorious; 2) Disgraceful; vicious |
| intercede | v. To act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties |
| malign | v. To say negative and unfair things about; slander |
| perpetrate | v. To commit, as a crime or other antisocial act |
| rampant | adj. Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread |
| rancor | n. A deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness |
| reparation | n. 1) A mending or repair; 2) A making up or payment for a wrong done especially in the case of war |
| smattering | n. 1) Superficial, scattered knowledge; 2) A small amount |
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