Academic Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'cajole' mean?

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To persuade with false promises and flattery.

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What does 'ascertain' mean?

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To find out for certain.

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Which word means 'to find out for certain'?

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Ascertain.

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What does 'insinuate' mean?

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To suggest or hint slyly.

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What is the definition of 'copious'?

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Abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose.

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What does 'vilify' mean?

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To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

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What does 'condescend' mean?

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To show feelings of superiority; to be patronizing.

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What does 'eager' mean?

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Wanting to do or have something very much.

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What does 'abundant' mean?

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Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

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What does 'verbose' mean?

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Using more words than are needed; wordy.