English 12, ch. 9

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bolster

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to hold up, strengthen, or reinforce; support with a rigid object.

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tenet

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a belief or principle held to be true by an individual or group.

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sedentary

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marked by much sitting; requiring or taking a little exercise.

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terse

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brief and clear; effectively concise.

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relegate

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to assign to a less important or less satisfying position, place, or condition.

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nebulous

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vague or ill-defined; lacking a definite form or limits.

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depreciate

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to diminish in value over time; to belittle or reduce in worth.

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concise

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giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

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ambiguous

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open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

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cogent

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clear, logical, and convincing; relevant and to the point.