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In this lesson, we explore ten essential vocabulary words that enhance your understanding of beneficial and detrimental concepts. From "Adulterate," which refers to making something impure, to "Panacea," a term for a universal remedy, each word enriches your vocabulary. You'll also learn about "Bane" (a source of harm), "Boon" (a blessing), and several others, including "Inimical," "Malevolent," "Pernicious," "Salutary," "Vitiate," and "Toxic." Master these words to articulate ideas of harm and health effectively.
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Vocabulary Lesson 21 By: Claudia Aliff, Ricardo Rivera, and Sebastian Morales
Adulterate • To make impure by adding inferior, improper, or unnecessary ingredients
Bane • A cause of great harm, ruin, or death
Boon • A timely blessing
Inimical • Unfriendly; hostile ; harmful
Malevolent • Having or showing ill will; malicious; wishing harm to others.
Panacea • A cure-all; a remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties.
Pernicious • Tending to cause death or great harm
Salutary • Favorable to health
Vitiate • To reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of
Toxic • Poisonous; capable of causing injury or death by chemical means