3 Flashcards by Michael Leszko | Brainscape

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Assiduous

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characteristic or careful and persistent effort

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Assuage

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to lessen or ease

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Aver

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to declare as true; to maintain

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Aversion

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strong dislike

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Benevolence

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an inclination to be kind or charitable

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Bequest

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the act of passing on; something that is passed on

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Bereft

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deprived or despondent

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Blithe

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carefree or joyous; casual

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Bolster

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a narrow cushion; to support or strengthen

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Brazen

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bold or shameless

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Burgeoning

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thriving or growing rapidly

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Cadge

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to beg

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Capricious

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impulsive; prone to sudden change

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Castigate

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criticize severely; to punish

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Censure

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a formal criticism or intense disproval

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