Unit 8 Flashcards
1
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Intercede
A
to plead in behalf of someone
2
Q
hackneyed
A
used so often, as to lack freshness or originality
3
Q
approbation
A
expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise
4
Q
innuendo
A
hint, indirect suggestion
5
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coalition
A
combination, union, merger for specific purpose
6
Q
elicit
A
to draw forth, bring out from some source
7
Q
hiatus
A
gap, opening, break
8
Q
assuage
A
to make easier or milder
9
Q
decadence
A
decline, decay, deterioration
10
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errant
A
wandering, moving in an aimless or lightly changing way, deviating from what is correct or accepted
11
Q
simulate
A
to make pretense of, imitate, to show outer signs of
12
Q
jaded\
A
wearied, worn out, dulled
13
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umbrage
A
offense, resentment
14
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prerrogative
A
special right or priviledge
15
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laggard
A
person who moves slowly or falls behind, excessively slow
