Chapter 22 Vocab.
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Discerning
Observant; having keen insight, perceptive, clear eyed
Hyperbole
Overstatement; obvious exaggeration, usuallyfor effect or emphasis
Crass
Tasteless; coarse, vulgar
Prerogative
A choice; a special right or privilege
Colloquial
Informal; informal speech or writing conversational
Tactless
Insensitive; lacking skill or sensitivity in dealing with other
Incisive
Keen; penetrating, clear and sharp, pointed
Whet
To arouse; to excite or stimulate
Tacit
Unstated; understood but not spoken, implied
Judicious
Wise; showimg good judgement, prudent, wise and careful
