week 10 vocab! Flashcards by Tina Shelton | Brainscape

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ameliorate

A

to make something better

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callous

A

hardened, no feeling/emotion

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emulate

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trying to imitate someone/thing

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propensity

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the way you learn, an intense preference

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trepidation

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nervous or uncertain feelings of what’s ahead

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euphemism

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using another word to replace something bad (e.g. oh fudge)

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insolent

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being rude/ lack of respect

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obstinate

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very stubborn

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sagacious

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someone who’s very wise/ has good judgment

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sanction (noun)

A

punishing someone for breaking the rules/law

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sanction (verb)

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giving permission, or supporting something

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