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Vocab. 14

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 * alacrity-** cheerful readiness, willingness
 * alleviate-** to make easier
 * antithesis-** opposition; contrast
 * disparage-** to speak of or treat slightingly
 * droll-** amusing in an odd way
 * edict-** a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority
 * laud-** to praise; extol
 * loll-** to recline in a relaxed manner
 * rescind-** to put an end to
 * vivacious-** lively, animated
 * appall**- to overcome woth horror
 * bellicose-** eager to fight
 * dissonant-** disagreeing or harsh in sound
 * elucidate-** to make clear, explain
 * loquacious-** talkative, chattering
 * magnanimous-** generous in forgiving an insult or injury
 * mandatory-** required, authoritatively ordered
 * nondescript-** of no definite type or kind
 * phlegmatic-** not easily excited to action
 * whet-** to sharpen (a knife or tool); to make keen or eager