Lexi Spelling 12/2

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Ambivalent

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Having opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, thing, or idea.

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Alleviate

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To relieve; to make more bearable.

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Absolve

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To set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

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Connotation

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The idea suggested by the meaning of the word.

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Indispensable

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Absolutely necessary.

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Earnest

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Showing sincere and intense conviction.

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Coax

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To persuade someone gently to do something.

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Inundate

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To overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with.

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Reciprocate

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To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word.