American Lit. Unit 1-John Winthrop Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does it mean to 'subsist'?

Back

To remain or continue in existence.

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Define 'restitution'.

Back

The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered.

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What is the meaning of 'dissemble'?

Back

To disguise or conceal one’s real nature, motives, or feelings behind a false appearance.

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What does it mean to 'abridge' something?

Back

To limit or curtail.

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What is meant by 'scarcity' of resources?

Back

There is an insufficiency or shortage of resources.

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What is the definition of 'insufficiency'?

Back

The state of being inadequate or not enough.

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What does 'abundance' mean?

Back

A very large quantity of something.

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Define 'curtail'.

Back

To reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on.

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What does it mean to 'restore'?

Back

To bring back to a former condition or place.

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What is the meaning of 'conceal'?

Back

To hide or keep something secret.