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English Unit 3 Vocabulary Words Kravitz 2008-2009
List of Unit 3 Vocabulary Words
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| affiliated (adj) | associated, connected |
| ascertain (v) | to find out, figure out |
| attainment (n) | an accomplishment |
| bequeath (v) | to pass on (especially in an inheritance) |
| cogent (adj) | forceful, convincing |
| converge (v) | moving towards a point |
| disperse (v) | to scatter, spread out |
| esteem (v) | to regard highly, to respect |
| expunge (v) | to erase, destroy |
| finite (adj) | limited |
| invulnerable (adj) | can't be wounded or hurt |
| malevolent (adj) | wicked, sinister |
| nonchalant (adj) | unconcerned, cool attitude |
| omniscient (adj) | knowing everything |
| panacea (n) | a remedy for all problems |
| scrupulous (adj) | exact, attending to details |
| skulk (v) | to move in a sneaky way |
| supercilious (adj) | showing scorn b/c you think you are better |
| uncanny (adj) | strange, mysterious |
| venial (adj) | forgiveable, pardonable |
| altruistic (adj) | generous, unselfish |
| assent (v) | to agree to |
| benefactor (n) | one who does good for others |
| clemency (n) | mercy, leniency |
| diffident (adj) | shy |
| discrepancy (n) | a lack of agreement |
| intentions | your plan or goal |
| exported | to send out |
| insecure | lacking confidence, fearful |
| immune | having resistance to |
| cure-all | remedy, a panacea |
| immeasurable | can't be measured, NOT limited |
| spiteful | hurtful |
| compassionate | having sympathy, caring |
| indifferent | don't care, having no interest |
| disown | not claim |
| unassertive | shy or timid |
| timid | shy |
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