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Vocab. Lev.E
Unit 13
Word | Definition |
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Antipathy | a strong dislike, hostile feeling |
Applicable | capable of being applied, relevant |
Asset | something of value, a resource |
Beset | to attack from all sides, to surround, hem in |
Compassion | sympathy for another's suffering, pity |
Decorum | proper behavior, good taste, orderliness |
Duress | compulsion by threat, forcible confinement |
Exuberant | high-spirited, enthusiastic |
Facsimile | an exact copy |
Imbibe | to drink, to take in, absorb |
Implacable | not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding |
Infinitesimal | so small as to be almost immeasurable |
Innocuous | harmless, inoffensive, insignificant |
Militate | to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against |
Patent | exclusive rights over an invention, copyright; to arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view; copyrighted |
Prowess | distinguished bravery, superior skill or ability |
Sedate | quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer |
Stentorian | extremely loud |
Stipulate | to arrange specifically, to require as a condition of agreement |
Ultimatum | a final proposal or statement of conditions |