2nd Quarter Vocabulary Definitions

debilitate

• to make weak or feeble

• mistaken; straying from the proper course

• existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality

• extremely bad

Euphemism

• the act of gaining a skill or possession of something

• a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

• to make suit a new purpose

• An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

errant

• mistaken; straying from the proper course

• cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions

comprehend

• to confine; to retain in legal custody

• to understand

• having knowledge or skill

impound

• to confine; to retain in legal custody

• relating to hostile opposition

• relating to beauty

bestow

• necessary for completeness

• to give as a gift

discretion

• necessary for completeness

• unclear or vague in meaning

• to promote something

• cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions

Convalesce

• recover health after illness; recuperate

• an increase or growth

• the quality of being brief

• direct, blunt

autonomous

• cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions

• self-governing; independent

• to use to your advantage

• relating to the city or citizens

partisan

• a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

• to confine; to retain in legal custody

• special advantage or power

• to happen at the same time