Vocab 1.5

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Permeate

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v. To spread through

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Precipitate

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v. To fall as moisture

adj. Excessive haste

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Ameliorate

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v. To make better

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Aplomb

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n. Poise, great self-confidence

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Bombastic

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adj. pompous/overblown in language

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Stringent

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adj. strict, severe

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Coalition

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n. Combination/union: temporary

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Restitution

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n. Act of restoring someone/something to rightful owner

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Straight-laced

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adj. Extremely strict in regard to moral standards

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Filch

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v. To steal

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Flout

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v. To mock

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Soporific

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adj. Tending to cause sleep

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Contraband

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n. Illegal traffic; smuggled goods

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Aura

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n. That which surrounds; distinctive air

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Amorphous

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adj. Shapeless; without form

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Elicit

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v. To draw forth from someone/something

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Callow

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adj. Not fully developed, immature

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Drivel

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n. Mucus flowing from nose

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Decadence

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v. To decline, decay

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Epitome

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n. summary, condensed amt.

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Extricate

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v. To free from entanglement/difficulties

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Scathing

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adj. Bitterly severe, withering

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Salutary

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adj. Beneficial, helpful

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Precept

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n. Rule of conduct/action

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Vulnerabke

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adj. Open to attack, capable of being wounded