Unit 11A Flashcards

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(v) to make calm, soothe; to relieve, satisfy; to yield to

A

appease

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(adj) late, tardy

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belated

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(adj) causing great misfortune

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calamitous

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4
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(v) to quote; to mention; to summon to appear in court; to commend, recommend

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cite

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5
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(adj) in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite

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conventional

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(v) to lure into a trap; (n) a person or thing used to lure into a trap

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decoy

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7
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(v) to dig; to search deeply and thoroughly

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delve

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(v) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result

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ensue

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9
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(n) heroic courage; respect and courtesy; an act or statement marked by a high level of courtesy

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gallantry

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(v) to make known, tell; to give, pass something on

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impart

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