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Vocabulary: Story of an Hour

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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Vocabulary: Story of an Hour

English One            L. Mack
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afflicted

grievously affected, especially by disease

telegram

a message transmitted by telegraph

hasten

act or move at high speed

forestall

act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
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peddler

someone who travels about selling his/her wares 

bespoke

(of clothing) custom-made
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repression

the action of subduing someone or something by force

suspension

temporary cessation or suspension
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elusive

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
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strive

attempt by employing effort
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tumultuous

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

keen

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

exalted

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
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persistence

the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

self-assertion

the act of asserting yourself in an aggressive manner

implore

call upon in supplication; entreat
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elixir

a substance believed to cure all ills
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importunity

insistent solicitation and entreaty

composedly

in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
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pierce

move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply
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