FD Ch. 10-App. Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 forte | a person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in |
| apostrophe | a digression in the form of an address to someone not present, or to a personified object or idea |
| quail | to lose heart or courage in difficulty or danger; shrink with fear. |
| staid | of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious |
| imprudent | not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash. |
| imbue | to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc |
| impropriety | inappropriateness; unsuitableness. |
| redress | compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or injury. |
| exculpate | to clear from a charge of guilt or fault; free from blame; vindicate. |
| commensurate | corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree |
| ardor | great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion |
| palpably | readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident |
| habiliments | clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc. |
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