Modern American Lit. Ch.3 Vocab

Abominate

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(v.) To have an intense dislike or hatred for.

(n.) the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend

roundabout, not direct

(V.) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit

(V.) to make easy, cause to progress faster

(n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; (v.) to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action

(adj.) existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

(adj.) not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position

(n.) composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

(v.) to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end