Vocab 1-25

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What does 'alleviate' mean?

Back

To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

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What does 'proficient' mean?

Back

Competent or skilled in doing or using something.

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What does 'nonchalant' mean?

Back

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

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What does 'abhor' mean?

Back

To regard with disgust and hatred.

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What does 'comprehensive' mean?

Back

Complete and including everything that is necessary.

Front

What does 'exacerbate' mean?

Back

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

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What does 'loquacious' mean?

Back

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

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What does 'archaic' mean?

Back

Very old or old-fashioned.

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What does 'diligent' mean?

Back

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

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What does 'sporadic' mean?

Back

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.