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Lesson 13
Help and Improvement
10
Writing
8th Grade
01/28/2015

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Abet 

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To encourage or assist, particularly in doing something wrong.

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Deliverance

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a. Resuce from danger.

b. Liveration.

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Ennoble

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To add to the honor of; make finer or more noble in nature. 

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Expedite

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a. To speed or ease the progress of; assist.

b. To perform quickly and efficiently. 

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Intercede

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To ask for help for or plead for another person. 

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Offset

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To make up for; compensate for; counteract.

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Pacify

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a. To ease the anger or agitation of; calm

b. To establish peace in; end fighting or violence in. 

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Refurbish

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To clean, renew, repair, or refresh. 

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Reinforce

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To strengthen; give more effectiveness to; support. 

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Sanctuary

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a. Any place of safety or protection.

b. A holy place; a house of worship. 

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