Pack 4 Flashcards

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Attainment

A

a thing achieved, especially a skill or educational achievement.

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Attribute

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regard something as being caused by (someone or something).

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Augmentv

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

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Austerity

A

extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance.

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Aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination.

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Avert

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prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).

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Banal

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so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

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Banish

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send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.

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Bearing

A

relation; relevance.

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Befriend

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act as a friend to (someone) by offering help or support.

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Beguile(1)

A

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.

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Beguile(2)

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help (time) pass pleasantly

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Beholden

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owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.

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Belie

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(of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.

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Bemuse

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puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone).

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