Lesson 11 Vocab Flashcards by Camila Balarezo | Brainscape

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Placate

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To pacify; to calm someone down

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Jaded

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Dulled by excesses

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Expostulate

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To reason earnestly

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Laconic

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Terse; sparing of words

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Bedlam

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A condition of noise or confusion; an uproar

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Rueful

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Showing sorrow or pity; mournful

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Tirade

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Long angry or scolding speech

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Pensiveness

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Deep thoughtfulness of ten with sadness

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Aversion

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A strong or definite dislike

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Imperative

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Necessary, essential

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Penchant

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A strong liking or fondness

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Vocation

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The work or career to which one feels called

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Foray

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A sudden attack or raid

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Nape

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Back part of the neck

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Rejuvenate

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To bring back youthful strength or appearance

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