Lesson 15

to regress

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/rig.rɛs/ or /rig.res/

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to move back to an earlier pattern of behavior that was problematic, or immature

regression

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/rəg.rɛ.ʃən/ or /rēg.re.shēn/

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a return to a previous or earlier stage of development, behavior, or condition

prig

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/prɪg/ or /prig/

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an individual who behaves in an excessively moralistic manner, often displaying an attitude of superiority toward others

priggish

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/prɪ.gɪʃ/ or /pri.gish/

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excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

illicit

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/ɪl.lɪ.sɪt/ or /il.li.sit/

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not morally or socially acceptable

antithesis

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/æn.ti.θi.səs/ or /ān.ti.thi.sēs/

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the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

lustrous

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/ləst.rəs/ or /lēst.rēs/

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having an outstanding level of excellence achieved through dedicated effort and achievement

to luxuriate

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/lʒʊ.rɪeɪt/ or /lzhoo.rieit/

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(of plants and animals) to grow and spread out very well in favorable conditions