Mastery Check #15 Flashcard Review

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Cajole (v.)

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To persuade someone by using flattery, kindness, or gentle encouragement rather than force.

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Harbinger (n.)

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A sign, warning, or indicator that something is about to happen.

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Impetuous (adj.)

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Acting quickly and without thinking about the consequences.

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Bulwark (n.)

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Something that provides strong protection or defense against danger or harm.

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Extemporaneous (adj.)

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Spoken or done without preparation; improvised.

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Synonyms of Cajole

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persuade, coax, wheedle, sweet-talk, encourage

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Synonyms of Harbinger

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warning, sign, signal, indicator, omen

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Synonyms of Impetuous

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rash, reckless, hasty, impulsive, headstrong

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Synonyms of Bulwark

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defense, shield, barrier, protection, safeguard

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Synonyms of Extemporaneous

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unplanned, spontaneous, improvised, off-the-cuff, unrehearsed