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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; 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 |