American Lit Vocab 3

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To make easy, cause to progress faster

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expedite

Front

Natural inclination or tendency

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proclivity

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Intense dislike or hatred for

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abominate

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State of great excitement or agitation

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ferment

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Assign or refer to (as a cause or source)

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ascribe

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Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance.

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tenuous

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Sympathize with, feel pity or share distress.

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commiserate

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Resulting from lack of attention; unintentional

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inadvertent

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Coaxing or flattery to achieve a goal

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wheedle

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Existing in name only; too small to be taken seriously.

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nominal