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VOCABULARY Level D - Unit 2. compensate. compensate. (v.) to make up for; to pay for services reimburse, repay. erratic. erratic. (adj.) different from what is ordinarily expected irregular, inconsistent, undependable, unpredictable. expulsion. expulsion.
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compensate • (v.) to make up for; to pay for services • reimburse, repay
erratic • (adj.) different from what is ordinarily expected • irregular, inconsistent, undependable, unpredictable
expulsion • (n.) the process of forcing out • eviction, ejection, ouster
lucrative • (adj.) bringing in money • profitable, gainful
unflinching • (adj.) showing no signs of fear, not drawing back • firm, resolute, steadfast, unwavering
dissolute • (adj.) loose in morals or behavior • immoral, corrupt, improper
fortify • (v.) to strengthen, build up • reinforce
illegible • (adj.) difficult or impossible to read • indecipherable,scribbled, unreadable
proliferate • (v.) to increase or spread rapidly • reproduce, mushroom, burgeon
subjugate • (v.) to conquer by force, bring under complete control • subdue, vanquish, master
jeer • (v.) to make fun of rudely • mock, taunt • (n.) a rude remark or derision
mediocre • (adj.) average, ordinary • undistinguished
sully • (v.) to soil, tarnish, defile, besmirch • pollute, smear
tantalize • (v.) to torment by teasing • tempt, lead on Me want cookie!
terse • (adj.) brief & to the point • concise, succinct, crisp