Unit 6: Novel Study: Silent Spring, Chapters 7–11

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  1. steadfast
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  2. lapse
    a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
  3. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  4. nausea
    the state that precedes vomiting
  5. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  6. diligent
    characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
  7. relentless
    never-ceasing
  8. diminish
    lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
  9. extension
    an addition to the length of something
  10. merit
    the quality of being deserving
  11. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  12. passive
    lacking in energy or will
  13. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  14. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  15. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  16. lull
    calm by deception
  17. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  18. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  19. mores
    the conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group
  20. scrupulously
    with careful attention and effort to do something correctly
Created on Wed Dec 02 16:37:14 EST 2020 (updated Wed Dec 09 14:17:35 EST 2020)

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