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a phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often
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to speak of with approval; t o praise
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a phrase that is no longer very effective or meaningful because of being used too often Cliché
to speak of with approval; t o praise Commend
able to do something Competent
a trick or lie; something that deceives Deception
dull, uninterested work Drudgery
to wear away slowly Erode
1. hesitate; to no 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
Created by: asaji153
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