Lesson 17 wordly wise words Flashcards

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appoint

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to choose for an office or position 2 to set or decide upon

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assent

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to give ones consent; to agree an act of agreeing or acceptance

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concur

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to be in agreement

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consult

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to talk things over to reach a decision

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haggle

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to argue about, especially about the price of something

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procure

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to get by making an effort: to obtain

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receptive

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ready and able to receive ideas or suggestions

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repudiate

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to refuse to support; to reject

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resolve

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to make a firm promise to oneself 2 to solve, a fixed purpose or intention

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sovereign

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highest; chief 2 not controlled by others a queen or monarch,

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trifling

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of little value, importance, or meaning

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