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English 12 Vocab 10
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English 12 Vocab 10
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Emaciated
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make abnormally thin or weak, esp. because of illness or a lack of food
-she was so emaciated she could hardly stand. |
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Explicate
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analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail or anazlying a book to reveal meaning
-attempting to explicate the relationship between crime and economic forces. |
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Daunt
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make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive :
-some people are daunted by technology. |
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Adduce
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cite as evidence :
- a number of factors are adduced to explain the situation. |
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Fastidious
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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail :
-he chooses his words with fastidious care. |
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Ameliorate
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make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better :
-the reform did much to ameliorate living standards. |
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Augment
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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase :
-he augmented his summer income by painting houses. |
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Benevolence
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well meaning and kindly :
-a benevolent smile. |
