spelling voc 9A Flashcards

1
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to lessen in force or intensity

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abate

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2
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to kidnap or unlawfully carry off a person by force; to draw away

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abduct

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3
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to bring peace, often by satisfying demands

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appease

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4
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to express disapproval or condemnation

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censure

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5
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to express symapthy with another in his affliction; to grieve with

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condole

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6
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to be eaten away gradually as by chemical action

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corrode

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7
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to reveal a secret; to make known

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divulge

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8
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to add decorative details
to add fictitious details

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embellish

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9
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inflame with love; to charm, fascinate

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enamor

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10
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to intrude upon; to tresspass; to advance beyond proper limits

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encroach

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11
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to put on or give a false appearance of; to fabricate

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feign

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12
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to make to last forever; to prolong the existence of

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perpetuate

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