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16 Cards in this Set
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peril |
danger, something that is dangerous |
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condole |
to express sympathy and sorrow Example- The boy condoled his friend when her dog died. |
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grimace |
a facial expression of pain or disgust |
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fate |
the power thought to determine life events |
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credulity |
the tendency to believe something too easily and quickly (gullible) |
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prosaic |
dull, ordinary |
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compensation |
something received as payment, such as money Example- When Herbert died, the Whites received compensation. |
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resignation |
the acceptance of things that cannot be changed |
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disheveled |
messy, untidy |
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instill |
to give someone a feeling |
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dispel |
to drive away, to get rid of |
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linger |
to remain or stay |
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sullen |
said, silent, gloomy |
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eloquence |
the ability to speak powerfully and persuasively |
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evoke |
to bring up (summon) an idea, thought, feeling, memory |
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cajole |
to encourage |
