E.L.A. Word Of The Day #1 Flashcards

(11 cards)

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To attribute to a specific cause, source, or origin.

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Ascribe

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To soothe; To pacify or relieve by giving into.

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Appeaser

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2
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To make amends.

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Atone

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Military supplies and weapons; the process of arming for war.

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Armament

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4
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Silly; stupid

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Asinine

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5
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A gradual reduction or weakening; a rubbing away.

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Attrition

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The highest point; peak.

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Apex

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Threatening; hurtful; malignant; ominous.

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Baleful

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8
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To add or attach.

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Annex

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9
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To attack violently.

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Assail

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10
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To make or become greater.

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Augment

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