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Lesson 2 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often | Cliché |
| To speak of with approval; to praise | Commend |
| Able to do something | Competent |
| A trick or lie; something that deceives | Deception |
| Dull, uninteresting work | Drudgery |
| To wear away slowly | Erode |
| 1. To hesitate; to not go straight onward; to lose courage 2. To speak in a hesitating way; to stammer | Falter |
| NOUN - A stored supply, often hidden VERB - To store up for future use; to collect, often in a greedy way | Hoard |
| To frighten; to influence by fear | Intimidate |
| Feeling great joy; filled with gladness and rejoicing; happy enough to shout | Jubilant |
| Delicious; extremely sweet and pleasing to any of the senses | Luscious |
| To cause [someone] to feel hurt or angry; to insult | Offend |
| To get back; to recover | Retrieve |
| 1. Firm and unchanging 2. Loyal; true | Steadfast |
| The ability to deal with difficult situations without making people feel hurt or insulted | Tact |