Vocab Flash Cards Week 2 Day 3-4

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Pretext

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An excuse, reason

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Fabricate

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To lie; to construct, make

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Adroit

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Skillful, capable, expert

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Vigilant

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Watchful, alert, observant

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cajole

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Coax, persuade

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rudimentary

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Elementary, basic

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nuance

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Slight variation in meaning, tone, etc., subtle difference

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avid

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eager, enthusiastic

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gesticulate

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move the arms energetically

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enhance

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intensify, heighten, increase