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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7 (grade 10) List 3

Note: The list number is noted in parentheses (1).

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curtail (verb) (3)to cut short or reduce
discriminate (verb) (3)1. to make or recognize clear distinctions; 2. to treat in a less or more favorable way.
discrimination (noun) (3)1. the recognizing of clear distinctions; 2. the act of being for or against a person or thing on the basis of the group or category rather than according to actual merit; 3. the act of making fine distinctions; good or refined taste
espionage (noun) (3)the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government
inalienable (adj) (3)not able to be taken or given away
incarcerate (verb) (3)to confine or put in prison
indignity (noun) (3)an insult to one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment
indiscriminate (adj) (3)not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard
infamous (adj) (3)1. having a very bad reputation; notorious; 2. disgraceful, vicious
infamy (noun) (3)evil fame or bad reputation
intercede (verb) (3)to act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties
malign (verb) (3)to say negative and unfair things about; slander
malign (adj) (3)evil; showing ill will
perpetrate (verb) (3)to commit (a crime or other antisocial act)
perpetrator (noun) (3)a person who commits a crime
rampant (adj) (3)threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread
rancor (noun) (3)a deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness
reparation (noun) (3)1. a mending or repair; 2. (plural) a making up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially re: war
smattering (noun) (3)1. a superficial, scattered knowledge; 2. a small amount



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