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vindicate (v)
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to clear from blame
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After being grounding for one month, I was officially vindicated by my mom. |
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assuage (v)
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to soothe anger or pain; to satisfy a hunger
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I was assuaged by my juicy cheeseburger. |
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mollify (v)
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to soothe the anger of
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mollis The Christmas spirt always mollifies me. |
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exonerate (v)
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to clear from accusation
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ex- The suspect was pronounced not guilty and exonerated from all charges. |
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placate (v)
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to soothe; to mollify
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placare I placated my teacher by telling her that I had finished my project early. |
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exculpate (v)
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to free from blame
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ex-, culpa The criminal was excupated from all charges. |
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anesthetic (n)
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something that reduces sensation
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Before the docotr operated on me, he used an anesthetic to numb my mouth. |
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pacify (v)
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to soothe the agitation or anger of
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I pacified my families agitations by cooking them dinner. |
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invigorate (v)
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to energize
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Gatorade always invigorates my muscles before a soccer match. |
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alleviate (v)
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to relieve
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After taking some medication, I was instantly alleviated of all cold symptoms. |
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emollient (n)
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a substance that softens
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mollis I used an emollient to soften my laundry. |
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absolve (v)
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to pardon
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I was not absolved from missing curfew. |
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placid (adj)
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peaceful; calm
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placare The placid lake is very soothing. |
