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eng vocab
21-30
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Other
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10/25/2004

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despot
Definition
an absolute ruler; one in charge who acts like a tyrant
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allay
Definition
to lessen; to relieve; to calm
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feign
Definition
to pretend; to make up
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blazon
Definition
to proclaim; to display publicly; a coat of arms; banner
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choleric
Definition
having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature
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adroit
Definition
clever; skillful in a mental or physical way
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guile
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craftiness; deceit; cunning
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decorum
Definition
proper action, speech, and dress; good manners and behavior; polite behavior
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protege
Definition
someone whose welfare or career is guided and helped by a more influential person
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sanguine
Definition
naturally cheerful and hopeful; confident; having a ruddy complexion
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