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Unit 8
Term | Definition |
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acquiesce | to accept without protest; to agree or submit |
allure (v.) | to entice, tempt; to be attracted to |
allure (n) | a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm |
askew | twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly |
contentious | quarrelsome, inclined to argue |
covet | to desire something belonging to another |
respite | a period of relief or rest |
retribution | a repayment; a deserved punishment |
wastrel | a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing |