Vocabulary and Suffixes

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coax

Back

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something

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romp

Back

play roughly and energetically

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apprehensive

Back

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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essential

Back

absolutely necessary; extremely important

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detest

Back

dislike intensely

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reassure

Back

say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone)

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-al/-ial

Back

having characteristics of (e.g., personal, confidential)

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-ness

Back

state of, condition of (e.g., kindness, happiness)