Grades 9-10 (WVI 4)
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abnegation the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good.
celibate abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow.
communal of or belong to members of a group; public; collective.
courier someone who delivers messages, packages, and the like, especially for a government, military organization, or business.
fickle quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious.
finesse refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation.
glib speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth.
liaison a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function.
orientation the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation.
perfunctory done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care.
presumption a belief that is taken for granted but not proved.
propensity a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for").
reparation the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury.
resilient able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like.
risqué very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy.