Glossary of Critical Vocabulary

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Anomalous

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Unusual; different from the norm.

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arrogance

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overbearing pride.

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atrocity

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a cruel or brutal act.

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atrophy

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to deteriorate due to disease, injury, or lack of use.

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attest

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To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.

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beleaguered

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troubled with many problems.

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beneficent

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beneficial; producing good.

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beset

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to trouble persistently.

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Cacophony

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Jarring, discordant sound.

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Cathartic

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Helping to process difficult emotions.