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- Definitions - Set A

Unit 9

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Definitions - Set A
 
ardent (adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned

capricious (adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies

chastise (adj.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold

severely

deviate (v.) to turn aside; stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs; (adj.) differing from
a norm, heterodox, unconventional

gnarled (adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy

indemnity (n.) a payment for damage or loss

omnipotent (adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority

palatable (adj.) agreeable to the taste or one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption

poignant (adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

sophomoric (adj.) immature and overconfident; conceited

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