vocab practice 1

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1
a question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.
query
2
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
complacent (самодовольный)
3
involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.
complicit
4
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest.
complaisant (услыжливый)
5
a short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes.
blurb
6
make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
blare
7
make a short, low sound (a hen)
cluck
8
poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
prod
9
1.provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction; 2.
drive (an animal) with a spiked stick.
goad
10
go or move back or further away from a previous position
recede
11
subdue (someone or something) by force.
repress
12
overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
subdue
13
praiseworthy
commendable
14
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.
validity
15
the quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; lucidity.
cogency
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a person's honesty and sincerity of intention.
bona fides
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