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Word List #9
Term | Definition |
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Tributary | A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake |
Mire | A situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment from which it is hard to extricate oneself. |
Secure | Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost. |
Plea | A request made in an urgent and emotional manner. |
Offhand | Ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner. |
Amnesty | Grant an official pardon to An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. |
Coerce | Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. |
Mousy | (of a person) nervous, shy, or timid; lacking in presence or charisma (of hair) of a dull light brown color. |
Douse | Pour a liquid over; drench |
Immune | Totally or partially resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen |
Guile | Sly or cunning intelligence |
Tussle | A vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something. |
Brag | Say something in a boastful manner. |