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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Allegation, Quenching Desires, and More

This vocabulary lesson focuses on important terms such as "allege," "quench," "concur," "covet," "wary," "haggle," and "recede." Each term is defined with its parts of speech along with synonyms and usage in sentences. Learn how "allege" refers to declaring without proof, "quench" pertains to satisfying thirst or extinguishing something, and "concur" means to agree or happen simultaneously. Explore the nuances of being "wary," the act of "haggling," and the significance of "subordinate clauses" in sentence structure. Enhance your vocabulary with these essential words!

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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Allegation, Quenching Desires, and More

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  1. 7 Week 8 • Allege (v): to declare without proof; to state before a court judgment has been made • Adj: alleged • Adv: allegedly

  2. Quench (v): to satisfy a thirst or desire; to put out or extinguish • Adj: quenchable

  3. Concur (v): to agree in opinion; to work in combination; to happen at the same time • Adj: concurrent • Adv: concurrently

  4. Covet (v): to wish for or desire, especially wrongfully • Adj: covetous • Adv: covetously • N: covetousness

  5. Wary (adj): watchful; cautious; on guard • Adv: warily • N: wariness

  6. Haggle (v): to bargain, often in a petty way; to argue or dispute • N: haggler

  7. Recede (v): to withdraw; retreat; to go back • Adj: receding

  8. Subordinate Clause: group of words with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence • Again, try putting “I believe that” in front.

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