DECK 19 Flashcards

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1
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MOLLIFY

A

to soothe anger

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EMOLLIENT

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softens

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ABSOLVE

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to pardon

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EXHORT

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to urge strongly

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5
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COERCE

A

intimidate

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6
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WHEEDLE

A

Trick

Flatter

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GOAD

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to incite, urge into action

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BEGRUDGE

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to give in

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9
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SPUR

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incite, urge into action

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PREREQUISITE

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requirement

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OLFACTORY

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relating to sense of smell

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12
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GUSTATORY

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relating to sense of taste

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13
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DISCERN

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distinguish, ascertain

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14
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PUNGENT

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sharp odor

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15
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PUTRID

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rotten, foul odor

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THWART

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to stop something before it succeeds

17
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CURTAIL

A

to make less

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ABSTEMIOUS

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not self-indulgent; ascetic

19
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REMUNERATION

A

income

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IMPECUNIOUS

A

without money

21
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IMPROVIDENT

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prodigal, can’t provide for future

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PARSIMONY

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spends money wastefully, prodigal

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VENAL

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corruptible

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PAUPER

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very poor

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INSOLVENT

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bankrupt

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HARBINGER

A

omen