Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 3
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 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 a government spy obtaining secrets of another government |
| inalienable | adj. not able to be taken or given away |
| incarcerate | v. to confine or to put in prision |
| 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 very bad reputation: notorious 2. disgraceful; vicious |
| intercede | v. to act or pled 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. threatenly wild, without restrait or control; wide spread |
| 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 or damage done, especially in the case of international war |
| smattering | n. 1. superficial, scattered knowledge 2. a small amount |
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