BNW 16-17 Vocab

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Obscure

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Not readily understood or clearly expressed.

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Galvanized

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shock or excite (someone) into taking action

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Listlessness

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characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit

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Lulling

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to cause to sleep or rest: soothe

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Degraded

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reduced far below ordinary standards of civilized life and conduct

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Bolstered

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to give a boost to

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Ingenuity

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cleverness or aptness of design or contrivance

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Grovel

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to lie or creep prostrate in subservience or abasement

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Superfluous

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exceeding what is sufficient or necessary: extra

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Impunity

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exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss