Vocabulary List #10 23-24

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What is an emollient?

Back

An agent that softens and soothes, especially the skin.

Front

What does it mean to dilute a substance?

Back

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid.

Front

What is a nominee?

Back

A person named or proposed for an office, duty, or position.

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What does it mean to illustrate something?

Back

To make clear by giving or serving as an example or instance.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'regale'?

Back

To entertain or amuse someone with stories or anecdotes.

Front

What does 'cantankerous' mean?

Back

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Front

What does 'mollify' mean?

Back

To appease the anger or anxiety of someone.

Front

What is the definition of 'identical'?

Back

Exactly alike; similar in every detail.

Front

What does 'unconscionable' mean?

Back

Not right or reasonable; excessive.

Front

What is the meaning of 'menace'?

Back

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat.