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Vocabulary Lesson 12 7th

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  • what does seclusion mean?
    the state of being private and away from other people
  • what does turmoil mean?
    a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
  • what does lethargic mean?
    affected by a lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggish and apathetic
  • what does status mean?
    the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something; rank or position
  • what does rant mean?
    speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way; an impassioned tirade
  • what does heartrending mean?
    causing great sadness or distress
  • what does despondent mean?
    in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
  • what does reinforce mean?
    strengthen or support an object or substance, especially with additional material; strengthen an existing feeling or habit
  • what does clarification mean?
    the action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible
  • what does piecemeal mean?
    characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time; in an unsystematic way, over a period of time
  • what does malady mean?
    a disease or ailment
  • what does quest mean?
    a long or arduous search for something; to search for something
  • what does abound mean?
    exist or have in large numbers or amounts
  • what does embezzle mean?
    steal or misappropriate money placed in ones trust
  • what does leisurely mean?
    acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed; without hurry