Vocabulary Definitions

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prodigal

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Wastefully extravagant; spending resources freely and recklessly.

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assess

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To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.

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deter

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To discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

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complacent

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Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

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contempt

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The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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eloquent

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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

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virtue

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Behavior showing high moral standards.

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vital

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Absolutely necessary or important; essential.

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guile

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Sly or cunning intelligence.

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censor

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To examine (a book, movie, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it.