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English Vocab 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Assert | – V. – to declare or express forcefully |
| Beguile | – V. – to fool or trick; to divert attention away from |
| Condone | – V. – to pardon or overlook without criticism |
| Connive | – V. – to scheme in a hidden manner; to conspire |
| Contemptuous | – ADJ. – scornful |
| Didactic | – ADJ. – designed to teach |
| Dissuade | – V. – to convince to not do something |
| Flippant | – ADJ. – a saucy, impudent lack or seriousness |
| Infallible | – ADJ. – incapable of making mistakes or errors |
| Ingenuous | – ADJ. – straightforward; honest or sincere |
| Inhibition | – N. – an act of holding back an urge; control in doing something |
| Obfuscate | – V. – to make unclear; to obscure |
| Obsequious | – ADJ. – overly willing to please |
| Perseverance | – N. – persistence |
| Pretense | – N. – an act of make-believe or deception |
| Querulous | – ADJ. – habitually complaining |
| Restraint | – N. – the act of maintaining control or holding back |
| Ruthless | – ADJ. – merciless; without compassion |
| Taciturn | – ADJ. – silent; preference for avoiding speech |
| Vociferous | – ADJ. – calling out loudly |
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