P&P Vocab 3 Flashcards

1
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acceded

A

to express approval or give consent

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2
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cogent

A

convincing; appealing forcibly

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3
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sagacity

A

disernment; ability to make good judgements

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4
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upbraided

A

to criticize severely or angrily especially for personal feelings

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5
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oblige

A

being under obligation for a gift of favor

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6
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chagrin

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a feeling of being frustrated or disappointed

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7
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acquiescence

A

a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others

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8
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tacit

A

an unspoken agreement or understanding

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9
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augment

A

to make greater in size, amount or number

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10
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commiseration

A

sympathy

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11
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aspire

A

to intend to achieve something

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12
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trifle

A

something of little importance

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13
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requited

A

to provide someone with a just payment for loss or injury

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14
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penitent

A

repentant; remorse

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15
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querulous

A

complaining in a whining manner

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