Gre Hp 4

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admonish

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to reprove; to express warning or disapproval

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advocate

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to champion or support; to argue in favor of

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anthology

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a collection of literary works by various authors

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apprise

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to give notice to; to inform

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approbation

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an expression of approval or praise

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articulate

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well spoken; coherent

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aver

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to state as a fact; to conform or support

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brevity

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shortness or briefness, esp. in time

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candor

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honesty; frankness; sincerity

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circumspect

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discreet; prudent; careful

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cogent

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appealing forcibly to the mind or reason; convincing

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corroborate

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to conform; to provide additional support; verify

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diffident

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reserved, shy, or unassuming; lacking in self confidence

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disabuse

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to undeceive; to set right

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discourse

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lecture or discussions; conversation

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discretion

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cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions

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dissertation

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a long and formal written thesis or treatise, usually written by a doctoral candidate to meet a degree requirement

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elegy

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a mournful poem, esp. one lamenting the dead

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eloquent

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well spoken; expressive; articulate

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enumerate

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to list or count off individually

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equivocate

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to use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent

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eulogy

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a speech honoring the dead

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euphemism

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a mild replacement for a harsher or more offensive term

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exculpate

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exonerate; to clear of blame

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extemporaneous

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improvised; done without preparation

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fawn

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to flatter or praise excessively

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glib

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marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial

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goad

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to prod or drive forward; to urge on; incite

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implicit

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implied but not directly stated; tacit

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impose

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to compel or require; to push one's views or authority upon others

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inquisitive

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questioning, curious

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laconic

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using few words; terse

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laud

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to praise highly

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loquacious

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extremely talkative

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lucid

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clear; easily understood

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mollify

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to calm or soothe; to reduce in emotional tensity

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parody

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a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect, esp. in literature and art

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pertinent

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relevant; germane

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platitude

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a superficial remark, esp. one offered as meaningful

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propitiate

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to appease; to conciliate

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rescind

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to invalidate; to repeal; to retract

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rhetoric

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the art or study of effective use of language for communication and persuasion

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sanction

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authoritative permission or approval; a penalty intended to enforce compliance

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shrill

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loud and high-pitched; screeching

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soliloquy

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a speech made to oneself; a monologue

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subpoena

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a court order requiring appearance and/or testimony

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subtle

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not obvious; elusive, difficult to discern

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succinct

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brief and concise

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tacit

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implied; not explicitly stated

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taciturn

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not talkative; reserved; uncommunicative

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tact

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discerning and sensitive use of speech; diplomacy

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tout

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to publicly praise or promote

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validity

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soundness or truthfulness

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veractiy

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truthfulness; honesty

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wheedle

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to coax; to persuade, often through the use of flattery or smooth talk