Persuasion - Unknown Words 1

Ms. Mackenzie (Australia)
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  1. connexion
    a relation between things or events
  2. duodecimal
    one part in twelve equal parts
  3. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  4. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
  5. zealous
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  6. aristocratic
    belonging to or characteristic of the nobility
  7. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  8. vigour
    active strength of body or mind
  9. annex
    attach to
  10. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  11. prudence
    discretion in practical affairs
  12. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  13. relinquishment
    the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.
  14. imprudent
    not sensible, responsible, or wise
  15. render
    give or supply
  16. tenantry
    tenants of an estate considered as a group
  17. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  18. remnant
    a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
  19. liberality
    the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament
  20. extenuation
    a partial excuse to mitigate censure
  21. fastidiousness
    the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
  22. valet
    someone employed to park and retrieve cars
  23. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  24. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  25. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  26. peculiarly
    in a manner differing from the usual or expected
  27. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  28. baronetage
    the state of a baronet
  29. curacy
    the position of a curate
  30. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
  31. sloop
    a sailing vessel with a single mast
  32. esquire
    an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
  33. borough
    an English town
  34. scanty
    lacking in extent or quantity
  35. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  36. overture
    a tentative suggestion to elicit the reactions of others
  37. disapprobation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  38. solicitous
    showing hovering attentiveness
  39. imperiously
    in a manner showing arrogant superiority
  40. ardour
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  41. alienable
    transferable to another owner
  42. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  43. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  44. indispensable
    essential
  45. requisition
    an authoritative demand
  46. indecision
    the trait of irresolution
  47. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
Created on Sun Feb 10 20:58:53 EST 2013 (updated Sun Feb 10 20:59:47 EST 2013)

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