Unit 3 Part Vocabulary Review

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What does 'expedite' mean?

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To cause to progress faster; to speed up the process.

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What does 'ascribe' mean?

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To assign or refer to a cause or source.

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What does 'commiserate' mean?

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To express sympathy or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

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What does 'wheedle' mean?

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To persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing.

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What does 'expiate' mean?

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To make amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

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Provide an example of 'expedite' in a sentence.

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The new software will expedite the processing of customer orders.

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Provide an example of 'ascribe' in a sentence.

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Many people ascribe his success to hard work and determination.

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Provide an example of 'commiserate' in a sentence.

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Friends gathered to commiserate with her after the loss of her pet.

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Provide an example of 'wheedle' in a sentence.

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He tried to wheedle his way into getting a free meal.

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Provide an example of 'expiate' in a sentence.

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He sought to expiate his guilt by volunteering for community service.