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Discover the importance of accord in relationships and the dangers of covert actions. Learn to steer clear of disparagement and galling behaviors. Understand the significance of being virtuous and the perils of partisanship. Recognize warning signs and avoid profane acts in this insightful guide.
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RJ Vocab #1 • 1. accord (uh KORD) n. agreement, state of harmony, concur; according adj. harmonious, agreeable • 2. covert (KUV urt, KO vurt) n. secret, concealed, clandestine, furtive, stealthy • 3. disparagement (deh SPAR ij-ment) n. the act of belittling, the act of degrading, something that casts a bad light • 4. galling (GAUL ing) adj. very irritating, vexing, bitter; gall n. bile, an irritant, impudence, something bitter • 5. partisan (PART tizen ) n.; one who exhibits extreme or possible blind allegiance to a group, also known as a weapon
R&J Vocab 1 cont’d… • 6. pernicious (pur NISH us) adj. very destructive or harmful, deadly, baneful, detrimental • 7. portent (PORE tent) n. a sign or forewarning; omen, warning; portentous adj. momentous, having great significance • 8. profane (pruh FANE) v. showing contempt toward sacred things; to violate, desecrate or defame • 9. virtuous (VIR choo us) adj. having excellent morals, righteous, ethical, noble • 10. wanton (WAHN tun) adj. immoral, lewd; wanton n. someone who is immoral or lewd