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English Unit 1 Voc 2
Match the words with the definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Saying that is not very effective because it was used too often | cliche` (klee.SHAY) |
| to speak of with approval | commend (co.MEND) |
| able to do something | competent (com.pe.TENT) |
| a trick or lie | deception (de.SEP.shun) |
| dull work, not fun | drudgery (DRUJ.er.ee) |
| wear away, rub out | erode (ee.RODE) |
| to hesitate, not sure | falter (FOL.ter) |
| a stored supply | hoard (HORD) |
| to frighten | intimidate (in.TIM.uh.date) |
| very happy | jubilant (JOO.buh.lunt) |
| yummy, very sweet | luscious (LUSH.us) |
| insult, make someone hurt | offend (uh.FEND) |
| to get back, recover | retrieve (rih.TREEV) |
| firm, will not change | steadfast (STED.fast) |
| the ability to deal with something difficult without hurting someone’s feelings | tact (TAKT) |