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Improving Vocabulary - Lessons 4-6

AB
inequityInjustice; unfairness; an instance of injustice
innovationA new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced
subjectiveBased on personal opinions, feelings and attitudes; not objective
deterTo prevent or discourage from doing something
succinctExpressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise
revitalizeTo renew strength and energy; restore to a vigorous active condition
infirmityA physical weakness or defect; ailment
sparseDistributed thinly; not thick or crowded
infringeTo intrude or tresspass on; to go beyond the limits considered acceptable
implicationAn idea that is communicated indirectly; through suggestion or hint
arbitraryDetermined by personal judgment, not rule or reason; based on impulse
mercenaryMotivated only by financial gain; greedy
allusionAn indirect reference
syndromeA roup of symptomstypical of a particular disease or condition
euphemismA minld or vague term used as a substitute for a term considered unpleasant or rude
appeaseTo calm, especially by giving in to the demands of
banalLacking originality; overused; commonplace
taintTo stain the honor of someone or something
assailTo attack physically or verbally
altruisticUnselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish
quart, quadr-four, fourth
path, -pathyFeelings, suffering
-lyIn a certian manner
audi-, audio-Hearing, sound
pendTo hang
-hoodState, condition
ann, ennYear
hyper-More than normal; overly
cycl, cyclo-Circle
non-Not; the opposite of



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