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Select the correct definition for each word

Blandish

to flatter someone in order to persuade them to do something to shake or wave menacingly to drive out or remove from a home

Laudatory

being in a loud environment a washroom full of or giving praise

Chide

to voice disapproval a process whereby a child hides his or her possessions to hide from truth

Nadir

a term of endearment the lowest point of something to make something seem more exciting than it actually is

Acerbic

style of wit that is intended to hurt feelings having the diligence to finish given tasks showing a bold forcefulness

Auspicious

promising success to show a favorable sign to cause suspicion

Palpable

attached to the mouth pulp-free orange juice readily or plainly seen

Adroit

expression of ones legal right to add a small amount quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

Staid

sedate or self-restrained to forcefully present opinions to remain helpful

Bevy

a drink other than water to be charming, confident, and elegant a large group of people or things of a particular kind

Maverick

an independent, non conformist person not knowing which way to go a peaceful person

Mercenary

a dealer of textiles an individual who plays with fire a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

Archetypal

of an original type after which other things are patterned having essential characteristics sought after by archaeologists an arched entranceway

Alacrity

critical assessment of a company's growth eagerness, speed showing relief after truth has been exposed

Muster

to feel forced to do something something that needs to be done in a crucial period of time gather or bring together

Accede

to admit defeat to give consent or approval to go beyond or to surpass

Concomitant

to stay true to one's word to become involved in negative actions following or accompanying as a consequence

Acumen

angle measuring less than 90 degrees shrewdness and depth of perception the seedlike fruit of cumin

Abase

to place oneself at a specific starting point in order to undertake something to lower in character, dignity, or quality to turn around quickly

Anachronistic

having the characteristics of a robot a political theory that desires the replacement of governmental authority with a cooperative society chronologically misplaced