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After much thought, she decided to ______ and agree with her friend's plan.
After much thought, she decided to ______ and agree with her friend's plan.
acquiesce
He was known for his ______ nature, often choosing to help others in need.
He was known for his ______ nature, often choosing to help others in need.
pious
The two countries hoped for a ______ after years of conflict.
The two countries hoped for a ______ after years of conflict.
reconciliation
As she listened to his ______, she realized his thoughts were deeper than she had imagined.
As she listened to his ______, she realized his thoughts were deeper than she had imagined.
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The storm caused the crowd to ______ in all directions for safety.
The storm caused the crowd to ______ in all directions for safety.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Acquiesce: To accept something reluctantly but without protest; often involves submitting to someone's wishes or demands.
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Wont: A customary practice or habit; describes how someone is inclined to act in specific situations.
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Pious: Having a strong religious devotion, often to the point of being hypocritical; can also imply a sincere or earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations.
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Endeavor: An attempt to achieve a goal or put forth effort in a particular task; signifies a serious or laborious effort.
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Languor: A state of weakness or fatigue; can also refer to a pleasant feeling of tiredness and relaxation.
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Reconciliation: The act of restoring friendly relations between parties; involves resolving differences or conflicts.
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Succor: Assistance or support in times of hardship or distress; often refers to providing help or comfort to those in need.
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Pestilential: Relating to or resembling a deadly disease; can also refer to something that is harmful or destructive.
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Disperse: To scatter or spread over a wide area; often involves breaking up a group or minimizing concentration.
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Intrigue: The quality of being interesting or captivating; can refer to secret planning of something illicit or complex.
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Monologue: A long speech by one character in a play, movie, or other presentation; serves to express thoughts or convey information.
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Residue: The remaining part after a substance has been removed or the remnants left behind; often indicates leftovers from a process.
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Contemplate: To think deeply or ponder over something; involves serious reflection on a topic or idea.
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Plaintive: Expressing sorrow or melancholy; describes a sound that conveys sadness or a feeling of lamentation.
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Reciprocal: Involving mutual exchange or relation; indicates that two parties provide corresponding or complementary actions towards each other.
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