Week 14 Vocabulary Eng 112

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amalgamate

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to combine or unite into one organization or structure

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convex

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having a surface that curves outward

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discrepancy

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a lack of compatibility or consistency between or among facts

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dissident

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a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state

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efficacious

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effective; producing the desired result

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emaciated

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abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food

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enunciate

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to pronounce words clearly and distinctly

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equanimity

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mental calm, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations

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etymology

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the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed over time

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facetious

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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant