14 Flashcards
1
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Allay
A
to subdue or calm
2
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Capacious
A
containing or capable of containing a great deal
3
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Diurnal
A
of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime; recurring every day
4
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Extricate
A
to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty; to distinguish from a related thing
5
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Ignominious
A
marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame; humiliating; degrading
6
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Mitigate
A
to cause to become less harsh or hostile; to make less severe or painful
7
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Palpitate
A
to beat rapidly and strongly
8
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Phlegmatic
A
having or showing a slow and stolid (unemotional) temperament
9
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Propitious
A
favorably disposed; being a good omen; tending to favor
10
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Prostrate
A
stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise
