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What does the word 'acquit' mean?
What is the definition of 'affirm'?
What does the term 'ambidextrous' refer to?
Able to use both hands
What is a 'chifforobe'?
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What does the word 'circumstantial' mean?
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Define 'communal'.
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What is the meaning of 'countenance'?
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What does 'elucidate' mean?
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What does 'equivalent' mean?
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What does 'expunge' mean?
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What does the term 'fatalistic' refer to?
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What is 'fluctuation'?
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Define 'furtive'.
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What does 'huaughty' mean?
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What is a 'hypocrite'?
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What does 'iota' refer to?
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What does 'sibilant' mean?
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Define 'subtle'.
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What does 'tacit' mean?
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What is 'temerity'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Acquit: To find someone not guilty; the opposite of convict. A verb indicating a legal judgment.
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Affirm: To state or assert positively. This action typically reinforces a position or belief.
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Ambidextrous: An adjective describing a person who can use both hands with equal skill.
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Chifforobe: A noun referring to a piece of furniture that combines drawers and hanging space for clothes, used for storage.
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Circumstantial: An adjective that means relating to or derived from circumstances; often implies coincidence rather than direct evidence.
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Communal: An adjective indicating something that is shared among a group or community.
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Countenance: A noun that describes a person's face or facial expression, often reflecting their mood.
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Elucidate: A verb that means to make something clear or easy to understand; to explain.
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Equivalent: An adjective denoting that two or more things are equal in value, meaning, or effect.
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Expunge: A verb meaning to erase or remove completely from a record or memory.
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Fatalistic: An adjective describing a belief that events are predetermined and inevitable, often with a negative outlook.
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Fluctuation: A noun indicating continuous change or variation; instability in levels or quantities over time.
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Furtive: An adjective describing actions that are secretive or sly, often to avoid notice.
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Haughty: An adjective used to describe a person who is snobbish or arrogantly superior.
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Hypocrite: A noun referring to an individual who pretends to have beliefs or values that they do not actually uphold.
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Iota: A noun that signifies a very small amount or quantity.
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Sibilant: An adjective that refers to a hissing sound, typically associated with certain consonants.
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Subtle: An adjective describing something that is fine, delicate, or not immediately obvious.
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Tacit: An adjective indicating that something is understood or implied without being openly expressed.
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Temerity: A noun that denotes boldness or rashness; the quality of being too confident in a way that can be reckless.
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