Sadlier Oxford Level E Unit 10

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lamentable

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(adj.) To be regretted or pitied.

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respite

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(n.) A period of relief or rest.

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acquiesce

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(v.) To accept without protest; to agree or submit.

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allure

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(v.) To entice, tempt; to be attracted to. (n.) A strong attraction.

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vanguard

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(n.) The foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field.

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askew

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(adj.) Not in a straight or level position; awry.

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insuperable

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(adj.) Incapable of being overcome.

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exponent

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(n.) A person who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or theory.

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retribution

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(n.) Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

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wastrel

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(n.) A wasteful or good-for-nothing person.