Vocab List 7

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decoy

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A person or thing used to lure or trap others, often in a deceptive manner.

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milieu

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The physical or social setting in which something occurs; environment.

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mediate

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To intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

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impart

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To communicate or pass on information, knowledge, or skills.

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overbearing

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Excessively domineering or bossy; often too controlling.

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belated

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Occurring or coming later than expected; delayed.

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pert

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Lively and cheerful; also can mean being bold or saucy.

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lure

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To attract or entice someone to do something, often by offering something appealing.

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tempt

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To entice someone to do something, especially something that might be unwise or wrong.

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trap

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To catch or confine someone or something in a way that prevents escape.