Vocabulary HW#9 Flashcards

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Adulate

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Praise someone excessively or obsequiously; fawning

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Abhor

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Regard with disgust and hatred; detest; hate; loathe

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Amass

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Gather; collect; assemble

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Ambulatory

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Able to walk; mobile; movable;

A place for walking

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Apprehension

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Anxiety; worry; unease;
Understanding;
The action of arresting someone

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Cajole

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Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery; wheedle; sweet-talk

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Coherent

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Logical; consistent; reasonable; cogent

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Convivial

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Friendly; lively; affable; enjoyable

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Debilitate

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Make weak or infirm; hinder delay or weaken

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Immaculate

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Clean; spotless;

Perfect; impeccable

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Impotent

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Helpless; powerless; ineffective

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Inert

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Lacking the ability or strength to move; motionless; immobile

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Jocular

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Humorous or playful; funny; witty

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Juxtapose

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Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

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Levity

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Humor; frivolity (lightheartedness) lack of seriousness; gaiety;

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