Vocab Unit 8B Remote Learning

proxy

(n.) an agent, substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another's place

perceptible

(adj.) capable of being grasped; noticeable; observable

stoical

(adj.) seemingly unaffected by pleasure or pain; unemotional; impassive.

unflagging

(adj.) tireless, continuing with vigor; showing sustained enthusiasm.

stint

(n.) a period of time devoted to a job or some task; (v.) to restrict or limit an amount or allowance, to be frugal

rankle

(v.) to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness

proclaim

(v.) to declare publicly or officially

nullify

(v.) to make useless; to invalidate; to cancel

plummet

(v.) to plunge straight down; (n.) something that weighs down or oppresses, a burden.

scavenger

a person who searches for and collects discarded material or trash.