EN 101 Vocabulary

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  1. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  2. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  3. adequate
    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
  4. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  5. align
    arrange so as to be parallel or straight
  6. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  7. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  8. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  9. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  10. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  11. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  12. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  13. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  14. bolster
    support and strengthen
  15. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  16. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  17. candid
    openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
  18. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  19. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  20. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
Created on Wed Dec 21 13:39:14 EST 2011 (updated Thu Dec 29 04:08:05 EST 2011)

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