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EV 9 Ch 8
Question | Answer |
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arrest | to bring to a stop; halt |
gravity | a serious situation or problem |
precipitate | a result or outcome of an action |
relief | an elevation of a land surface |
check | to restrain; halt; contain |
flag | to become weak; to lose interest |
discriminating | selective or refined taste |
eclipse | overshadow; surpass |
coin | to devise an new word or phrase |
stock | a stereotypical or formulaic character |
currency | general acceptance or use |
bent | a strong tendency; a leaning or inclination |
court | to attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group |
negotiate | to successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle |
temper | to soften; to moderate |
pedestrian | undistinguished, ordinary, conventional |
cavelier | an arrogant attitude |
sanction | official approval/disapproval of an action |
compromise | to reduce quality or value of something |
channel | to direct along a desired course |