Vocab Set 7

Rectify

to correct

Augment

to increase; make something greater by adding to it

Contentious

likely to cause disagreement or argument

Dogmatic

expressing opinions as if they are undoubtedly correct; insistent

Equanimity

mental calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation

Proxy

person authorized to act on behalf of another

Precarious

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

Counterfactual

contrary to the facts; relating to what has not happened

Latent

existing but not yet developed; hidden

Monetize

to convert into a form of money

Unprecedented

never done or known before