Session 19 Flashcards

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Disparage

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to talk about somebody/something in a critical way; to say that somebody/something is of little value or importance

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2
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Equivocate

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useambiguouslanguage so as toconcealthe truth or avoidcommittingoneself.

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3
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Titillate

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to excite or interest somebody deliberately, especially in a sexual way

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4
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Adulate

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To admire and praise someone excessively

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5
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Proscribe

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forbid, especially by law.

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Obviate

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to remove a difficulty, problem or the need for something

The solar panels in this device obviate the need for batteries

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Militates

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be a powerful orconclusivefactor in preventing.

“these fundamental differences will militate against the two communities coming together”

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8
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Maligning

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to say or write bad things about somebody/something publicly especially in a unfair manner

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9
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Condone

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to accept or agree with something that most people think is wrong

I can never condone violence—no matter what the circumstances are

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10
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Placate

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to make somebody feel less angry about something

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