vocab 36-59 (not whole set- missing last 11 words)
Terms
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- cantata
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a musical compostition for one or more voices usually comprimizing solos, duets
etm. from cantarae = to sing - capitulate
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to surrender after negotiation of terms
etm:capitulare - to draw up in chapters - cascade
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(N.) steep, usually small fall of water occuring in a series.
(V.)to fall, pour, or rush in or as if in a cascade. - Cauterize
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1.to sear with an agent (as a hot iron or caustic) used to burn, sear, or destroy tissue.
2.to deaden
etm: from latin, to brand - Censure
- (n.)a judgment involving condemnation. 2. the act of blaming or condemning sternly
- chagrin
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(n) distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
(v)to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating - betroth
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to promise to marry
etm. to promise by ones truth - bigotry
- the state of mind of a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to their own opinions and prejustices
- blatant
- noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner
- bristling
- to take and aggressive attitude or appearance
- buxom
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1. vigorously or healthily plump
2. full-bossomed - calumny
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1. a misrepresentation intended to blacken another's reputation
2. the act of uttering false charges or misrepresentations maliciously calculated to damage anothers reputation - candor
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1. brilliance, unstained purity
2.freedom from justice or malice
etm. from candere = to shine
3. unreserved, honest, or sincere expression - champ
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1. to bite or chew noisily
2. to show impatience of delay or restraint ("champing at the bit") - chattel
- an item of movable property such as a dog, or a car.
- cite
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1. to quote by way of example, or authority
2. to summon before a court of law.
3. to mention formally in commention or praise - clairvoyant
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1.(adj.) unusuallu perceptive
2. (n.) having the power of claivoyance
etm. clair = clear / voir = to see - clemency
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1. mildness, especially of weather
2. a disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy - coalesce
- to grow together; fuse
- Coerce
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1. to force to think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation, compel
2. to dominate, restrain, or control forcibly - Cogent
- appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing
- Collateral
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1. excess damage
2. coinciding in tendancy or effect
3. having an ancester in common but descended from a different line - Commensurate
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1. corresponding in side or degree; proportionate
2. of the same size, extent, or duration
mensurate = having to do with mesuring