ASL Interpreting Idioms: "Makes S...
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New signs/words to include in your interpretations! How to interpret some common academic vocab.
Terms covered include:
Obsequious (servile, slavish behavior)
Ameliorate (to make something better)
Erudite (scholarly, great knowledge..opposite of rude or unlearned)
Pugilistic (ready to fight..political candidates can be like this)
Clandestine (secretly..leaning towards illegal activity)
Satiation (satisified..almost bored or overly full/gluttony)
Exacerbate (to make worse)
Sanguine (upbeat, cheery positive disposition or temperament in the face of difficulty)