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WW 7-3

Do the exercises in the workbook and then practice using this drill. When you feel that you've learned the words, try the quiz on this word list.


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curtailv. to cut short or reduce
discriminatev. to make or recognize clear distinctions; to tell the difference between; OR to treat in a less or a more favorable way.
discriminationn. (1) the recognizing of clear differences; (2) the act of making a distinction in favor or or against a person or thing based on a category instead of on actual merit; (3) act of making fine distinctions; good or refined taste.
espionagen. the act of psying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
inalienableadj. not able to be taken away or given away
incarceratev. to confine or to put in prison
incarcerationn. an incarcerating; when one is in prison
indignityn. an insult to one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment.
indiscriminateadj. not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard; random
infamousadj. (1) having a very bad reputation; notorious; (2) disgraceful; vicious.
infamyn. the qualify of having a very bad reputation; disgrace; dishonor
intercedev. to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties
malign (as a verb)v. to say negative and unfair things about; to slander
malign (as an adjective)evil; showing ill will.
perpetratev. to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act
rampantadj. threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
rancorn. a deept, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness
reparationn. (1) a mending or repair; (2) usually plural: a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war.
smatteringn. (1) superficial, scattered knowledge; (2) a small amount