Unit 15 Flashcards

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1
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To mock or treat with derision. An expression of mockery

A

Scoff

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  1. To represent in words; describe. 2. To represent in a picture.
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Depict

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Of chief concern or importance; foremost

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Paramount

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4
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Kindness

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Benevolence

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5
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Famous or celebrated

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Illustrious

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6
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To soothe; to make more bearable

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Allay

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  1. Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food. 2. Having an insatiable appetite for a pursuit.
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Voracious

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To select; to weed out

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Cull

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  1. A very small monetary allowance. 2. A small amount.
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Pittance

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An act intended to deceive or trick

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Hoax

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