Lesson 9

to expend

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/ɪk.spɛnd/ or /ik.spend/

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to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

inclement

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/ɪn.klɛ.mənt/ or /in.kle.mēnt/

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showing no kindness or mercy

inclination

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/ɪnk.lə.neɪ.ʃən/ or /ink.lē.nei.shēn/

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the act of bending one's body or usually one's head forward

myopia

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/maɪoʊ.piə/ or /maiooo.piē/

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an eye condition in which one is not able to see distant objects clearly

myriad

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/mɪ.riəd/ or /mi.riēd/

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a vast and varied quantity of things or people

punctilio

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/pʌnk.tɪ.lɪoʊ/ or /pank.ti.liooo/

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the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

pundit

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/pən.dət/ or /pēn.dēt/

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a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is often asked to share their opinion on the matter in public

pungent

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/pən.ʤənt/ or /pēn.jēnt/

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capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality

punitive

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/pju.nə.tɪv/ or /pyoo.nē.tiv/

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intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

to suffuse

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/sə.fjuz/ or /sē.fyooz/

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to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

to suffice

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/sə.faɪs/ or /sē.fais/

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to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

sufferance

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/sʌ.fə.rəns/ or /sa.fē.rēns/

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toleration of difficult situations

genteel

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/ʤɛn.til/ or /jen.til/

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characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

gentile

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/ʤɛn.taɪl/ or /jen.tail/

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not of a Jewish faith

manumission

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/mɑ.nu.mɪ.ʃən/ or /maa.noo.mi.shēn/

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the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

manufacturer

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/mæn.jə.fæk.ʧɜ.rɜr/ or /mān.yē.fāk.chē.rēr/

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a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products