Unit 1 Flashcards by r Gonzalez | Brainscape

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Approbation

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Approval

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Assuage

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To make easier

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Coalition

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Union

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Decadence

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Decline, excessive self-indulgence

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Elicit

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Draw forth

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Expostulate

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To attempt to dissuade

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Hackneyed

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Lack freshness or originality

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Hiatus

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Break or pause

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Innuendo

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Indirect suggestion

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Intercede

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Go-between in a disagreement

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Jaded

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Wearied, worn-out, dulled

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Lurid

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Causing shock, horror

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Meritorious

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Worthy and praise

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Petulant

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Easily irritated and upset

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Prerogative

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Special right or privilege

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Provincial

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Narrow point of view, simple

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Simulate

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Imitate

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Transcend

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To rise above or beyond

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Umbrage

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Shade cast by trees

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Unctuous

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Excessively smooth or smug