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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Legal Terms and Everyday Language

This vocabulary guide explores various terms and their meanings, focusing on legal and everyday language usage. Key terms include "acquit," "alternate," "condone," "congested," "crucial," "drowsy," "encumber," "impair," and "inane." Each word is accompanied by its part of speech, definition, synonyms, and contextual examples to enhance understanding. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone interested in improving their vocabulary. Dive into this comprehensive resource to clarify these essential terms!

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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Legal Terms and Everyday Language

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  1. Vocabulary 1A acquit - infraction

  2. acquit • verb • declare innocent; free from blame • synonyms: absolve, exonerate Don was acquitted and by the DNA tests.

  3. alternate • adjective • offering a choice • synonyms: substitute, alternative You can have the salad, or you can choose the soup as an alternate.

  4. condone • verb • treat as trivial, harmless or unimportant • synonyms: overlook, excuse Mr. Donka will not condone eating in class.

  5. congested • adjective • filled to excess • synonyms: clogged, overcrowded The highways get congested every day at five o’clock.

  6. crucial • adjective • of highest importance • synonyms: decisive, critical If you want your computer to work, installing the CPU is crucial.

  7. drowsy • adjective • half asleep • synonyms: sleepy, lethargic If teens don’t get ten hours of sleep per night, they will be drowsy during the day.

  8. encumber • verb • weigh down • synonyms: burden, tax If you encumber your truck, the mileage will decrease.

  9. impair • verb • make worse • synonyms: weaken, diminish, damage Drinking alcohol will impair your ability to drive.

  10. inane • adjective • lacking in sense • synonyms: foolish, silly, asinine Reality stars are often selected for their inane behavior.

  11. infraction • noun • breaking a law or rule • synonyms: violation, breach, infringement Too many infractions will get you suspended or expelled.

  12. Don’t get confused! deserts noun an area with little or no rain desserts noun A sweet treat eaten after a meal

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