Unit 4 Vocab Definitions

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Sharpness of thought, hearing, or vision

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acuity

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Open and honest expression; frankness

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candor

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Reserved; uncommunicative; saying little

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taciturn

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A brief relief from something unpleasant.

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respite

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Convenient; advantageous; useful; beneficial

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expedient

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dearth; shortage; insufficient; deficiency;

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paucity

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laziness; idleness; inactivity; slothfulness; sluggishness

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indolence

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contempt; scorn; distaste; dislike

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disdain

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resident; inhabitant; local; dweller; occupant

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denizen

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relieve; make better; soothe; alleviate

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assuage