Vocab 1 Flashcards
1
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approbation
A
praise or approval
2
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assuage
A
to calm down
3
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coalition
A
a group arranged for a common goal
4
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decadence
A
decay or decline
5
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elicit
A
to draw out a response
6
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expostulate
A
to dissuade someone from a decision
7
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hackneyed
A
common or cliche
8
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hiatus
A
a short break or disruption
9
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innuendo
A
a hint or insinuation
10
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intercede
A
to plead on behalf of another
11
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jaded
A
worn out
12
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lurid
A
causing shock or horror
13
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meritorious
A
deserving praise
14
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petulant
A
irritable
15
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prerogative
A
special right or privilege
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
