English Midterm 1 Flashcards
1
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Approbation
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: When people show their approval or praise for something.
2
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Assuage
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: To make something less intense or severe, like calming someone’s fears or soothing a pain.
3
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Coalition
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: A group of people or organizations that come together for a common purpose or goal.
4
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Decadence
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: A state of moral or cultural decline, often associated with excessive indulgence or luxury.
5
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Elicit
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: To draw out a reaction, response, or information from someone or something.
6
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Expostulate
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: To express strong disagreement or protest over something, often in a persuasive or argumentative manner.
7
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Hackneyed
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: Something that is overused or clichéd, lacking originality or freshness.
8
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Hiatus
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: A break or pause in something, such as an activity, series, or conversation.
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