Session 19 Flashcards
Disparage
to talk about somebody/something in a critical way; to say that somebody/something is of little value or importance
Equivocate
useambiguouslanguage so as toconcealthe truth or avoidcommittingoneself.
Titillate
to excite or interest somebody deliberately, especially in a sexual way
Adulate
To admire and praise someone excessively
Proscribe
forbid, especially by law.
Obviate
to remove a difficulty, problem or the need for something
The solar panels in this device obviate the need for batteries
Militates
be a powerful orconclusivefactor in preventing.
“these fundamental differences will militate against the two communities coming together”
Maligning
to say or write bad things about somebody/something publicly especially in a unfair manner
Condone
to accept or agree with something that most people think is wrong
I can never condone violence—no matter what the circumstances are
Placate
to make somebody feel less angry about something
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