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The Pearl-John Steinbeck- Ch. 3

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  1. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
    These new, judicious exhibitions, though, may yet tell other stories.
  2. disparagement
    a communication that belittles somebody or something
    Lawsuits alleging product disparagement are increasing in number and turn on a pretty tricky nuance.
  3. subjugation
    forced submission to control by others
    After gaining independence in 1991, Slovenia — conditioned by centuries of foreign subjugation — was determined to retain local control of its prized assets.
  4. semblance
    the outward or apparent appearance or form of something
    As disposable income shrunk and any semblance of job security disappeared, consumers immediately scaled back spending on purely fun, luxurious, “adult toy” items in particular.
  5. prophecy
    knowledge of the future, as from a divine source
    The time has come to open our eyes and ears for the remaining prophecies are rapidly being fulfilled.
  6. dissembling
    pretending with intention to deceive
    Balboa made no reply, for, frank and generous himself, without the power of dissembling, he despised, detested a hypocrite.
  7. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
    In several previous instances, cable companies have gone to the point of allowing networks to be blocked on their systems, precipitating outraged complaints from subscribers.
  8. furtive
    secret and sly
    Along with high crime area, furtive movement is the justification officers most frequently check off on departmental stop forms known as UF250s.
  9. benediction
    the act of praying for divine protection
    Here the pope paused, his face streaming with tears, and, standing in the starlit piazza, solemnly extended his arms in benediction over his sleeping people.
  10. cozen
    be dishonest with
    “He seeks but to cozen us,” said Tom, contemptuously.
Created on Thu Nov 07 15:15:00 EST 2013 (updated Sun Nov 10 22:19:36 EST 2013)

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