Q1 Final Vocab

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abate

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when something perceived as hostile or negative becomes less intense.

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Amicable

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friendly, agreeable

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Poignant

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deeply moving, strongly affecting the emotions

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Cryptic

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having a secret or hidden meaning

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Nuance

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A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.

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Tenacious

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tough; stubborn; not letting go

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Vindicate

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clear of accusation, blame, suspicion; to free from blame

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Tactful

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skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite

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Placate

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to pacify; to calm

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Trite

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unoriginal and stale due to overuse