week 12! Flashcards

1
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placate

A

make less angry especially by offering something

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2
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penchant

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strong liking or inclination for something

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3
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audacious

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daring/recklessly bold

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4
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copious

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abundant in supply/ a lot of something

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5
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embellish

A

to make more interesting by adding extra details, especially ones that are untrue

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6
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excoriate

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to criticize severely

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7
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convoluted

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extremely difficult to follow and complex

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8
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vindicate

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to clear someone of blame or suspicion

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9
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capricious

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given to sudden changes in mood or behavior

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10
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anomalous

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deviating from what’s usual or normal or expected

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