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infraction
(noun) |
breaking of a law or obligation
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fraction broken part
syn a crime, sin |
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redoubtable
(adj) |
inspiring fear or awe
illustrious eminent |
syn. fearful
famous |
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pillage
(v) |
to rob of goods by open force
plunder, looting, plunder |
plunder
to ravage, invade, trespass, steal |
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vulnerable
(adj) |
open to attack
capable of being wounded |
syn open,
wounded |
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sportive
(N) |
fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
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pay her assistant an adequate ___________
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prate
(V) |
to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion
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________ endlessly about their deeds
babble,boast, brag |
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restitution
(N) |
the act of restoring someone/something to the rightful owner
making good for loss or damage |
syn pay back
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stalwart
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adj strong annd sturdy
brave resolute noun a brave strong person a strong supporter |
strong aupporter
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reprove
(V) |
to find fault with
scold rebuke criticize |
to ________ the child for their unruly behavior
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mitigate
(V) |
to make milder or softer
to moderate in force or integrity |
make milder
______ her anger by offering an apology |
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punctilious
(adj) |
very careful and exact
attentive to fine points of manners(etiquete) |
_________ in observing the rules
punctual syn. extremely careful |
