Unit 6 Level F

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Castigate

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To punish severely; to criticize severely.

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Brusque

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Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities.

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Ennui

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Weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of interest; boredom.

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Contrive

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To plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan.

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Disabuse

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To free from deception or error; to set right in ideas or thinking.

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Cajole

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To persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing.

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Transmute

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To change in form, nature, or substance.

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Fetter

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To restrain with chains or manacles; to hinder.

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Aspersion

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An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

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Anomalous

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Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.