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This week's vocabulary lesson focuses on essential terms ranging from 'incumbent' to 'litigate.' Explore their meanings, such as 'infraction,' which refers to a violation of law, and 'juxtaposition,' the act of placing items side by side for comparison. Gain insights into emotional states with words like 'jubilant'—extreme joy—and 'lethargic'—a state of sluggishness. Learn how to 'insinuate' ideas subtly and the importance of 'karma' in everyday life. This lesson enhances your language skills for academic and personal growth.
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Week 5 Vocab. Petra Lyons 3rd Block February 27th, 2013
Incumbent (adj) obligatory; one that occupies a particular position or place
Infraction (n) Violation, infringement, the breaking of the law
Innate (Adj.) Inborn; native, inherent, belonging to the essential nature of something.
Insinuate (v) To suggest indirectly/ subtly
Jubilant (adj) Extreme joyful; happy
Juxtaposition (n) The act of placing two things next to each other for implicit composition
Karma (n) Good and Bad Emanations (vibes) from someone/ something
Lethargic (Adj) In a state of sluggishness/ apathy
Lithe (Adj) Graceful, flexible, supple
Litigate (v) To try in court; engage in legal proceedings