A+ Vocab HW #9 Flashcards

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abhor

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regard with disgust and hatred

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adulate

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praise

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amass

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gather together or accumulate over a long period of time

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ambulatory

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relating to or adapted for walking

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apprehension

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  • anxiety or fear that something bad will happen

- understanding

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cajole

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persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

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coherent

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  • logical and consistent

- united as or forming a whole

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convivial

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lively, friendly, enjoyable, cheerful

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debilitate

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  • make weak

- hinder, delay

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immaculate

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flawless

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impotent

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powerless, weak

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inert

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  • lacking the ability or strength to move

- lacking vigor

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jocular

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  • humorous or playful

- said or done as a joke

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juxtapose

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place close together for contrasting effect

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levity

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  • lack of appropriate seriousness

- humor or frivolity, esp with serious matter

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