Vocabulary Unit 3 Level E

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Redress

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To set right; remedy or rectify a grievance or wrong.

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Demise

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A death, especially of a person in a lofty position.

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Culinary

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Related to cooking or the kitchen.

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Punitive

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Intended as punishment; often refers to damages awarded in a court case.

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Coerce

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To compel someone to act in a certain way by use of force or threats.

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Adversary

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An opponent or enemy in a contest or conflict.

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Perpetuate

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To make something continue indefinitely; to preserve from extinction.

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Urbane

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Sophisticated, refined, and well-mannered.

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Grievance

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A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest.

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Plaintiff

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A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.