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AMSA midterm vocab
Question | Answer |
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Contend | to have an argument about something |
infer | to derive from reasoning, or conclude from evidence |
percussion | the striking of |
intent | meaning or significance of |
distort | to twist out of shape |
prose | ordinary writing |
retort | a quick response |
introvert | a person who directs their feelings inwards |
excerpt | a part of writing, play, etc. |
exorbitant | exceeding the bounds of reason |
impose | to lay on or set as something to be obeyed |
proponent | a person who argues in favor of something |
mediate | to act between parties to effect an agreement |
subsequent | occurring or coming later or after |
extraneous | extra or unneeded parts |
sequester | to remove or go into hiding |
abstain | to refrain from |
impertinent | irrelevant |
tenacity | holding firmly |
commodious | spacious, roomy |