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Details Title: Vocab Chap. 2 Group 1 Description: Vocabulary Words Total Flash Cards: 18 Created: 11/03/2004 13:20:24	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term conserve Definition v-keep from waste, loss, or decay; save Term ameliorate Definition v-become better; make better; improve; enhance Term detriment Definition n-injury, damage, or something that causes it; disadvantage Term exotic Definition adj-introduced from another country; foreign Term folly Definition n-lack of good sense; foolish action or undertaking Term harmony Definition n-peaceable or friendly relations; accord; agreement; tranquillity; concord Term ignore Definition v-refuse to take notice of; regard Term impediment Definition n/something that hinders or obstructs Term indolent Definition adj-disposed to avoid exertion; lazy; idle; lethargic Term intact Definition adj-untouched by anything that damages or diminishes; left complete or entire; uninjured Term invalid Definition adj-not binding in law; having no force or effect; void; nugatory Term noncarcinogenic Definition adj-not producing, or tending to produce, cancer Term parsimonious Definition adj-undly sparing in the spending of money; stingy; miserly; tightfisted Term raze Definition v=-destroy utterly by tearing down; demolish; level Term reticent Definition adj-inclined to be silent or secretive; uncommunicative; reserved Term retire Definition v-withdraw from active duty or business Term retort Definition v-answer; reply sharply or angrily Term subvert Definition v-overturn or overthrow from the foundation; undermine