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Vocab Lesson 5
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11th Grade
11/13/2013
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Term
allay
 Definition
to lessen; to calm
Term
alleviate
 Definition
to lessen the pain
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ameliorate
 Definition
to make better
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appease
 Definition
to give into
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assuage
 Definition
to alleviate
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conciliate
 Definition
to win a person over using persuasive techniques
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mediate
 Definition
to act as a go-between in settling disputes
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mitigate
 Definition
to lessen pain or damage
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mollify
 Definition
to pacify
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placate
 Definition
to make calm
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quell
 Definition
to pacify (QUARTER QUELL WHOOOOP!!)
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