Vocabulary Practice Flashcard #3

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What does 'improbable' mean?

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It is unlikely to happen.

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What does it mean to 'commend' someone?

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To praise or recommend.

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What does 'deter' mean in the context of crime prevention?

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To discourage or prevent.

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What does 'dispel' mean when used in the context of fears?

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To eliminate or drive away.

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What does 'deter' imply when preventing an action?

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To discourage or prevent.

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What is the opposite of 'commend'?

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To criticize or blame.

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What does 'eliminate' mean?

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To completely remove or get rid of.

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What does 'propagate' mean?

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To spread or promote an idea or belief.

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What does 'encourage' mean?

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To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

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What does 'discourage' mean?

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To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.