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Allay. VerbTo calm or pacify; set to rest.. ?Really it is very painful to be 400 miles from one's family and friends when we know they are in affliction. It seems as if it would be a joy to me to fly home, even to share with you your burdens and misfortunes. Surely, if I were with you, it would b
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1. 100 Words To Make You Sound Great Semester Two Vocabulary
Week 24 Words
2. Allay “Really it is very painful to be 400 miles from one’s family and friends when we know they are in affliction. It seems as if it would be a joy to me to fly home, even to share with you your burdens and misfortunes. Surely, if I were with you, it would be my study to allay your griefs, to mitigate your pains and to divert your melancholy thoughts,” (John Adams, from a letter to Abigail Adams, October 19, 1775).
3. Complacent Adjective
Contented to a fault;
self-satisfied and unconcerned.
4. Distill Verb
To increase the concentration of, separate, or purify by heating a mixture and collecting the vapors.
To separate or extract the essence or most important parts of.
5. Gratuitous
6. Jingoism Noun
Extreme nationalism characterized especially by a belligerent foreign policy.
Chauvinistic patriotism.
7. Nefarious Adjective
Infamous by way of being extremely wicked.
8. Pittance Noun
A meager monetary allowance, wage, or remuneration.
9. Reconciliation Noun
The reestablishment of a close relationship between individuals or groups.
10. Tenacity Noun
Extreme persistence in adhering to or doing something.
Unyielding existence; relentless endurance.
11. Venial Adjective
Easily excused or forgiven.
Pardonable.