English 11B Vocab 1-15

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terse

Back

brief and to the point

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coerce

Back

to force someone by threatening or overpowering them

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diverse

Back

different or varied

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abate

Back

to reduce

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abide

Back

to remain, continue or endure

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gambit

Back

at risk for some advantage

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jaunt

Back

a short trip for pleasure

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frank

Back

straightforward, sincere in expression

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lithe

Back

bending easily and gracefully

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aesthetic

Back

concerned with beauty