DECK 19 Flashcards

1
Q

MOLLIFY

A

to soothe anger

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2
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EMOLLIENT

A

softens

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3
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ABSOLVE

A

to pardon

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4
Q

EXHORT

A

to urge strongly

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5
Q

COERCE

A

intimidate

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6
Q

WHEEDLE

A

Trick

Flatter

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7
Q

GOAD

A

to incite, urge into action

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8
Q

BEGRUDGE

A

to give in

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9
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SPUR

A

incite, urge into action

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10
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PREREQUISITE

A

requirement

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11
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OLFACTORY

A

relating to sense of smell

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12
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GUSTATORY

A

relating to sense of taste

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13
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DISCERN

A

distinguish, ascertain

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14
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PUNGENT

A

sharp odor

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15
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PUTRID

A

rotten, foul odor

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16
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THWART

A

to stop something before it succeeds

17
Q

CURTAIL

A

to make less

18
Q

ABSTEMIOUS

A

not self-indulgent; ascetic

19
Q

REMUNERATION

A

income

20
Q

IMPECUNIOUS

A

without money

21
Q

IMPROVIDENT

A

prodigal, can’t provide for future

22
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PARSIMONY

A

spends money wastefully, prodigal

23
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VENAL

A

corruptible

24
Q

PAUPER

A

very poor

25
Q

INSOLVENT

A

bankrupt

26
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HARBINGER

A

omen