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chapter 1
vocab workshop
20
English
Not Applicable
06/08/2005

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Approbation
Definition
The expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval
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Assuage
Definition
To make easier or milder, satisfy, quench
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Coalition
Definition
A combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose
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Decadence
Definition
Decline, decay, or deterioration
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Elicit
Definition
To draw forth, bring out from some source
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Expostulate
Definition
To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.
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Hackneyed
Definition
Used so often as to lack freshness or originality
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Hiatus
Definition
A gap, opening, or break
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Innuendo
Definition
A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference
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Intercede
Definition
To plead on behalf of someone else, to serve as a third party or go-between in an argument
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Jaded
Definition
Wearied, worn-out, dull
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Lurid
Definition
Causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational
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Meritorious
Definition
Worthy, deserving recognition and praise
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Petulant
Definition
Peevish, easily irritated and upset
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Prerogative
Definition
A special right or privalege, a special quality showing excellence
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Provincial
Definition
Local, narrow in mind or outlook
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Simulate
Definition
To imitate, to show the outer signs of
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Transcend
Definition
To rise above or beyond, exceed
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Umbrage
Definition
Shade cast by trees, overshadowing influence or power
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Unctuous
Definition
Excessively smooth or smug, trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness
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