Lesson 13 Flashcards

1
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Assuage

A

To soothe; to make less severe; to satisfy

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2
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Festoon

A

A decorative chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curve

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3
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Fete

A

A party or festival, especially one held out of doors

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4
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Jeopardy

A

Danger; Peril

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5
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Jocular

A

Joking; avoiding seriousness

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6
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Procrastinate

A

To put off doing something; to delay needlessly

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7
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Prodigal

A

Recklessly wasteful; extravegant

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8
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Prodigy

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A person with exceptional talent or powers

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9
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Profane

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Showing disrespect toward God or sacred things

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10
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Profuse

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Plentiful; prodigal; overflowing; giving abundantly

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11
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Suave

A

Smooth in social manner

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