adverse (adj) acting against; harmful or unfavorable alliance (n) a union or association of groups based on common interest altruism (n) unselfish concern for the well being of others blunder (n) a serious mistake caused by ignorance or carelessness (v) to make a serious mistake bolster (v) to support and strengthen brazen (adj) rudely bold; shameless indifferent (adj) having no concern or interest insurgent (adj) revolting against authority especially the government (n) one who revolts lucid (adj) easily understood; rational and clear mutual (adj) 1. directed by each toward the other; reciprocal 2. common to each party involved quaint (adj) pleasingly odd or unusual; charmingly different retort (v) to reply, especially with a quick, witty, or harsh response (n) a quick, witty reply or conterargument technology (n) the application of scientific knowledge to commerce, industry, or other practical purposes terminal (adj) 1. pertaining to or occuring at the end, limit, or extremity 2. causing or approaching death vigil (n) 1. a watch kept during sleep hours 2. an observance conducted on the eve of religious festival Vocabulary Power Plus Book G
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