#13 Flashcards

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blandishment

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Flattery or other allurements used to coax and persuade

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deprecate

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To criticize or express disapproval

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meteoric

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Coming into existence swiftly

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overbearing

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Acting in an arrogant, domineering way

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precocious

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Showing very early development of abilities as a child

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proffer

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To offer for consideration

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remonstrate

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To object or protest

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solicitous

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Showing interest, care, concern

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succinct

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Expressed clearly in few words; concise

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sylvan

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Having to do with trees + wooded areas

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