2nd 12 Flashcards

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adulation

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excessive praise, flattering

adults about kids

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lithe

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easy flexibility; grace

jumping hurdles

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blandishment

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words or deeds for flattery or enticement

romance

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fulsome

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full of some crap

excessive compliments offensive due to insincerity

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ingratiate

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work oneself into favor

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obsequious

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excessive willingness to serve

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sycophant

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psycho elephant

praising powerful people to suck off of them and gain approval

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truckle

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submit to a superior

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acclaim

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welcome with approval; to applaud

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encomium

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speech or writing of high praise
tribute
eulogy

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laudable

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praiseworthy; commendable

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calumnious

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falsely; maliciously accusing

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