Vocab 1 Flashcards

1
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elicit

A

to bring out from some source

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2
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coalition

A

a union for a specific reason

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3
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intercede

A

to plead on behalf of someone else

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4
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berate

A

to scold sharply

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5
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deplete

A

to use up as a result of spending or consumption

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6
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innuendo

A

a hint, indirect suggestion

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7
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assuage

A

to relieve

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8
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hiatus

A

a break or interruption in time

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9
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prolific

A

abundantly productive

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10
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petulant

A

easily annoyed

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11
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lurid

A

causing shock or horror

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12
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opportune

A

occurring at appropriate time

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13
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prerogative

A

a special right or privilege

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14
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jaded

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worn out

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15
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meritorious

A

worthy of recognition/praise

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16
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transcend

A

to rise above/beyond

17
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provincial

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a person with traditional beliefs/values