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Vocab 5 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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*benign

A

Favorable; of a mild type or character; not cancerous

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Avert

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To turn away (usually one’s eyes); to prevent something from happening.

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Confide

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To tell in confidence

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3
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*congregate

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To come together into a group or crowd; gather

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4
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Conviction

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A strong belief or opinion

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5
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*diminish

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To become gradually less (as in size or importance); to dwindle

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*exuberant

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Joyfully enthusiastic

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Gravitate

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To move towards something

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Indulgent

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Tending to give in to someone’s desires; lenient

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Impose

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To force somebody to accept something or put up with something.

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*meticulous

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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*obsolete

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No longer produced or used; out of date

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Prohibit

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To formally forbid something by authority.

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Recount

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To tell someone about something in detail

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*relinquish

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To give up; to release

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*serene

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Showing complete calm

14
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Regulate

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To control or supervise something

15
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*solemn

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Being serious and dignified in appearance or behavior.

16
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*requisition

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An official order requesting materials or services.

17
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Ruefully

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Sadly; regretful; mournfully