Wordly Wise Book 10 Lesson 6

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DIMINUTIVE

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(adj.) Extremely small in size; Tiny.

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REPAST

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A meal or the food served at a meal.

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EUPHEMISM

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(n.) A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

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AMELIORATE

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(v.) To make something better or improve a situation.

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BALEFUL

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(adj.) Full of menacing or malign influences; pernicious.

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COMPUNCTION

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(n.) A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

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CIRCUMVENT

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(v.) To find a way around an obstacle or to overcome a problem.

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CONDONE

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(v.) To accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue.

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INFIRMITY

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(n.) Physical or mental weakness.

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HERESY

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(n.) Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.