Chapter 13 Vocab Flashcards
1
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To consent without protest , to allow
A
Acquiesce
2
Q
Make something seem less worthy or less important
A
Belittle
3
Q
Lacking self confidence, timid
A
Diffident
4
Q
Using few words as possible, to the point , brief
A
Laconic
5
Q
Barely sufficient, barely adequate , not enough
A
Scanty
6
Q
Well spoken
A
Articulate
7
Q
To bring under control, to dominate , enslave & conquer
A
Subjugate
8
Q
To represent & describe in words or pictures
A
Delineate
9
Q
Soothing
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Conciliatory
10
Q
Usually high sounding language without much meaning; overblown . Very wordy
A
Bombastic
