eng 1 Flashcards

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Solicit

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To ask for or request

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Serene

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Calm and peaceful

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Scrupulous

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Very careful and honest

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Savvy

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Practical knowledge; shrewdness

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Rigorous

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Strict or thorough

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Resolve

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Strong determination

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Reconcile

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To restore friendly relations

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Rebuke

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To criticize sharply

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Quell

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To suppress or put an end to

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Quandary

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A state of uncertainty

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Prudent

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Wise and careful

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Procrastinate

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To delay or postpone

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Predicament

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A difficult or unpleasant situation

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Precarious

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Not safe or secure

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Plight

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A difficult or dangerous situation

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Pertinent

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Relevant or related

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Persevere

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To continue despite difficulty

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Peril

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Danger or risk

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Partisan

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Strong supporter of one side

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Paradigm

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A model or example

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Overwhelm

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To overpower or flood with emotions

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Oblivious

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Unaware or not noticing

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech for comparison