Vocab 3 Flashcards
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Wheedle
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to persuade by flattery or guile; cajole
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Tenuous
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having little substance; flimsy
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Inadvertent
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accidental; unintentional
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Commiserate
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to feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with
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Sangfroid
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coolness and composure, especially in trying circumstances
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Adventitious
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accidental; resulting from chance
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Seditious
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eager to overthrow the current government; intently focused on rebellion
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Abominate
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to detest or hate intensely
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Ferment
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to make turbulent; to excite or agitate
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Enjoin
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to instruct with authority; to forbid or prohibit
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Expiate
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to make amends for
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Nominal
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in name only; insignificantly small; minor
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Circuitous
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taking a roundabout, lengthy course
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Vitriolic
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bitterly scathing; cruel and sarcastic
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Proclivity
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a natural propensity or inclination
