Vocab Unit 5
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Remunerate | make payment to |
| Nocturnal | of or relating to or occurring in the night |
| Feint | any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) |
| Dormant | not active but capable of becoming active |
| Avuncular | like an uncle in kindness or indulgence |
| Prolific | bearing in abundance especially offspring |
| Nascent | coming into existence |
| Emulate | compete with successfully |
| Acumen | shrewdness shown by keen insight |
| Bastion | a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle |
| Paunch | the abdomen (belly) |
| Immemorial | reaching back beyond the bounds of memory; extremely old |
| Encapsulate | put in a short or concise form |
| Chagrin | strong feelings of embarrassment |
| Calumny | an abusive attack on a person's character or good name |
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