What does Compunction mean

feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents the doing of something bad

what does Blandishment mean?

a flattering statement or action used to persuade someone to do something

What does Circumlocution mean

the use of many words would do, in a deliberate attempt to be vague

what does Abject mean?

(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree

What does Amenable mean?

(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded

what does Affluent mean?

(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy

What does Abjure mean

Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause or claim)

what does Carouse mean?

drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy

what does Cogent mean?

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, convincing

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What does Compunction mean
To teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents the doing of something bad
The making of false and defamatory statements about someone's reputation
leave hurriedly and secretly, to avoid arrest for an unlawful action
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Capitulate means to have mixed feelings
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True
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what does Adumbrate mean?
report or represent in outline
(especially of fabric) light, delicate, translucent
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
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Cause of great distress or annoyance
Amenable
Bully
Brutal
Bane
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A synonym for Derivative Is Creative
True
False
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A synonym for Cavort Is Limit
False
True
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what does Blandishment mean?
the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions in a specific place
a flattering statement or action used to persuade someone to do something
Increase the power, status, or wealth of
to indicate that a named person is also known under another specified name
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What does Circumlocution mean
Charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
the use of many words would do, in a deliberate attempt to be vague
cease to resist and opponent or an unwelcomed demand; surrender
warn or reprimand someone firmly
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A synonym for Cogent is Compelling
False
True
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what does Abject mean?
easily persuaded or controlled
to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably
the quality of being open and honest in expression
(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree
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What does Amenable mean?
Having knowledge or being aware of
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about someone or something
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded
ause of great distress or annoyance
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what does Affluent mean?
Brisk and cheerful readiness
the process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation
(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy
obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit without justification
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What does Denigrate mean?
criticize unfairly; disparage
high sounding but with little meaning; inflated
deprived of or lacking (something)
adjective-no longer existing or functioning
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Caucus means, (in some US states) a meeting at which local members of a political party register their
False
True
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What does Abjure mean
warn or reprimand someone firmly
the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
agree to a demand, request, or treaty
Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause or claim)
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what does Carouse mean?
drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy
A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently
high sounding but with little meaning; inflated
cease to resist and opponent or an unwelcomed demand
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A synonym for Ambivalent Is indecisive
False
True
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jump or dance around excitedly
Jig
Merry
Carvort
Candor
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what does Cogent mean?
Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively
Solemnly renounce (a belief, cause or claim)
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, convincing
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A synonym for Bashful Is Outgoing
False
True

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