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vocab unit 27
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| skillful and clever, especially with the hands or mind | adroit |
| to reduce or relive pain, stress, or difficulty | alleviate |
| to praise formally or officially; to speak highly of | commend |
| to come together from different directions and meet at a point | converge |
| to bother or attack repeatedly; to subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation | harass |
| wishing harm on others; evil-minded and hostile | malevolent |
| lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull or ordinary | nondescript |
| a false reason given to hide the real purpose or motive | pretext |
| to cancel, take back, or repeal ( a law, order, agreement) | rescind |
| excessive confidence or boldness; audacity or recklessness | temerity |