Lesson 6 Flashcards
1
Q
boon
A
a benefit; a blessing
2
Q
coax
A
to persuade gently
3
Q
corrode
A
to destroy or be destroyed gradually, as though eaten away
4
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eccentric
A
unusual
5
Q
germinate
A
to sprout and grow
6
Q
magnate
A
a wealthy, powerful person, especially in business
7
Q
menace
A
to threaten with danger
8
Q
militia
A
citizen soldiers, called to serve in emergencies
9
Q
nomadic
A
roaming from place to place
10
Q
penal
A
relating to punishment
11
Q
polarize
A
to cause groups to cling to opposing ideas
12
Q
sate
A
to fill to satisfaction
13
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supple
A
flexible and graceful
14
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trait
A
a feature unique to a certain person or thing
15
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upbraid
A
to scold angrily
