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Lesson Seven (E-F)
exacerbate - finesse
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07/15/2011

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exacerbate (v.)
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to make worse or more severe
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exacting (adj.)
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greatly demanding, requiring close attention
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exalt (v.)
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to raise high, to glorify
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exorbitant (adj.)
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extravagant, exceeding what is usual
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expedite (v.)
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to make faster or easier, to carry out promptly
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explicit (adj.)
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clearly stated, precisely shown
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expunge (v.)
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to erase, to strike out
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extol (v.)
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to praise highly
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facade (n.)
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the principal front of a building, a false appearance
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faction (n.)
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a group, or part of a large group, united on an issue
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fallacy (n.)
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false idea, mistaken belief, an implausible argument
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fawning (v.)
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tho show excessive affection, to be overly flattering in return for favor
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feign (v.)
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to pretend, give a false impression, to invent falsely
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fidelity (n.)
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a state of being faithful, loyal
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finesse (v.)
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delicacy of workmanship, subtlety, skillfun maneuvering
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