Vocabulary Flashcards

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enthrall

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To captivate or charm; to hold spellbound.

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overwhelm

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To overpower or overcome, especially with superior forces; to crush.

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accelerate

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To increase the speed of; to cause to move faster.

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epidemic

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A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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acclaim

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To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

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erode

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To gradually wear away or be worn away.

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pamper

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To indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; to spoil.

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acknowledge

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To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

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exuberant

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Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

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patronize

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To treat with apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.