Nov.2,2015-Lesson28 Flashcards

1
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Absolve

A

To set free from obligation

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2
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Exonerate

A

Declare not guilty of crime

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3
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Assuage

A

To satisfy hunger; to soothe pain (pacify, appease, quench, allay)

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4
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Allay

A

To satisfy; to calm

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5
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Mollify

A

To soothe the anger of (assuage, appease, placate, conciliate)

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6
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Appease

A

To make peace

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7
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Acquit

A

To declare not guilty of cirme

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8
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Placate

A

To soothe, to mollify

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9
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Exculpate

A

To free from blame (acquit, disculpate, exonerate)

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10
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Anesthetic

A

Something that reduce sensation (palliative)

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11
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Pacify

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To soothe the anger of (appease, conciliate)

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12
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Conciliate

A

To pacify

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13
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Invigorate

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To energize (stimulate, rejuvenate)

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14
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Rejuvenate

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To give new energy; to give more life

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15
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Alleviate

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To relieve (assuage, allay)

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16
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Emollient

A

Something that softens

17
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Vindicate

A

To clear from blame; to absolve from guilt (exonerate, absolve)