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Chapter 09: Words with Multiple Meanings

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ARRESTTo bring to a stop; to halt
GRAVITYSeriousness; dignity; solemnity; weight
PRECIPITATETo cause, to bring about prematurely, hastily or suddenly; IMPULSIVE
RELIEFElevation of a land surface
CHECKTo restrain; halt; hold back; contain
FLAGTo become weak, feeble, or spiritless; to lose interest
DISCRIMINATINGCharacterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; having refined taste
ECLIPSETo overshadow; to outshine; to surpass
COINTo devise a new word or phrase
STOCKA stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film
CURRENCYGeneral acceptance or use; prevalence
BENTA strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination; a PROPENSITY
COURTTo attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group; to woo
NEGOTIATETo successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain
TEMPERTo soften; to moderate; to MITIGATE
PEDESTRIANUndistinguished; ordinary; CONVENTIONAL
CAVALIERHaving an arrogant attitude or a HAUGHTY disregard for others
SANCTIONAn official approval or disapproval for an action
COMPROMISETo reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize or place at risk
CHANNELTo direct or guide along a desired course
QUALIFYTo modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions
PERSONIFICATIONA perfect example; embodiment; EPITOME; PARAGON; QUINTESSENCE



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