Vocab 1 Flashcards

1
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approbation

A

praise or approval

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2
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assuage

A

to calm down

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3
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coalition

A

a group arranged for a common goal

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4
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decadence

A

decay or decline

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5
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elicit

A

to draw out a response

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6
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expostulate

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to dissuade someone from a decision

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7
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hackneyed

A

common or cliche

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8
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hiatus

A

a short break or disruption

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9
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innuendo

A

a hint or insinuation

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10
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intercede

A

to plead on behalf of another

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11
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jaded

A

worn out

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12
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lurid

A

causing shock or horror

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13
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meritorious

A

deserving praise

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14
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petulant

A

irritable

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15
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prerogative

A

special right or privilege

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16
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provincial

A

pertaining to a particular area

17
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simulate

A

imitate or pretend to

18
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transcend

A

to rise above expectations

19
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umbrage

A

an overshadowing influence

20
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unctuous

A

excessively agreeable