Vocab summative 2

inequity

Injustice; unfairness; an instance of injustice.

innovation

A new custom, method, or invention; something newly introduced

subjective

Based on personal opinion,or feelings, and attitudes;not objective

deterrent

Something that discourages or prevents an action.

Succinct

Expressed clearly in a few words; to the point; concise

Revitalize

To renew the strenght and energy of; restore to a vigorous, active condition

infirmity

A physical or mental weakness or ailment.

Sparse

Distributed thinly; not thick or crowded

infrige

To intrude or trespass on; to go beyond the limits considered proper

implication

An idea that is communicated indirectly, through a suggestion or hint

Flagrant

Shockingly obvious; outrageous

venture

To take the risk of; dare

Comprehesive

Including all or much

Rehabilitate

To restore to a normal life through therapy or education

Perserve

To continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties

Turmoil

Complete confusion; uproar

calmity

An event bringing great lost and misery

fluctuate

To vary irregularly; to go up and down or back and forth

ponder

To consider carefully; think deeply about

conventional

Customary; ordinary

arbitrary

determined by personal judgement, not rule or reason; based on impluse

Mercenary

Motivated only by financial gain; greedy

allusion

An indirect reference

syndrome

A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition

euplemism

A mild or vague term used as a subtitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant

appease

To calm, especially by giving in to the demands of

banal

lacking originality;overused; commonplace

taint

To stain the honor of someone or something

assail

To attack physically or verbally

Altruistic

unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others; unselfish