Words Flashcards

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Regimen

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A plan or see if rimes about food, exercise

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Pontificate

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Is to speak or express an opinion about something in a pompous or dogmatic way

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Zenith

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Refers to the strongest or most successful period of time for a person or thing

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Shofar

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Is the horn of animal blown as a trumpet by the ancient Hebrew in battle and during religious observances

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Nepotism

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Refers to favoritism based on kinship, especially to the unfair practice of giving jobs and other favors to relatives

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Coax

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To coax person for animal is to influence or persuade them to do something by taking in a gentle and friendly way

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Confection

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Usually refers to a sweet prepared food item made to be eaten as a treat, but can also be used for ti the act of proceeds of confecting something, preparing or assembling it.

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Gullible

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Easily fooled or cheated, they are quick to believe something that’s not true

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Acronym

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Is a word formed from the first letter or letters of each one of the words in a phrase

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Mollycoddle

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When you mollycoddle someone, you are treating that persons with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence or attention

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Dubious

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A dubious persons lacks a definite opinion or is doubtful about something.
Dubious can also describe something that causes doubt, uncertainty or suspicion

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Threshold

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A threshold is a piece of wood, metal or stone that lies across the base of a doorway. In figurative use, threshold refers to the point or level at which something begins or changes.

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Regale

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Is somewhat formal word that means to “entertain or amuse by telling stories, describing experiences, etc”. It is often followed by with.

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Shill

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Shill is an informal word that is used disapprovingly to mean “talk about or describe someone or something in a favorable way for pay”

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irascible

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Someone who is irascible is easily angered and annoyed

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Woebegone

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Describes someone or something that feels or shows great woe, sorrow, or misery

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Hallmark

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Is a distinguishing characteristics, trait or feature. Hallmark also refers to a mark or design placed or stamped on something to indicate its origin, purity or genuineness.