LA Vocabulary Week 23 ACT/SAT Words

to make worse or severe

To debilitate is to make something strong.

showing little spirit or enthusiasm

embarrassment; a complete loss of courage

to reduce in amount, degree, or severity

Demise means death or ceasing to exist

Cogent means forceful, convenient or relevant and to the point.

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge

vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people

a means to an end; convenient, practical

to choose not to do something

bold and without shame