Vocab #1

abstract
- adjective
- existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
atrophy
- noun
- wasting away, gradual decline
condone
- verb
- to regard something bad as acceptable or forgiveable
discerning
- adjective
- having or showing good insight, judgement, or understanding
emaciated
- adjective
- abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food
extricate
- verb
- to serperate, remove
hypothetical
- adjective
- supposed but not necessarily real or true
inherent
- adjective
- belonging by nature or habit
meticulous
- adjective
- extreme attention to detail
congenial
- adjective
- existing harmoniously
inauspicious
- adjective
- not promising
tribunal
- noun
- something that decides or determines
sumptuary
- adjective
- limiting private expenditures
ignominy
- noun
- disgraceful conduct
magistrate
- noun
- official with judicial or administrative functions

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Vocab #1

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Honors American Literature vocabulary week 1

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