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pla cate verb definition: to appease, to make peace Latin: placare Spanish: aplacar Sentence: I had to switch the date of the party to placate my mother.
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de ri sion noun Definition: ridicule, mockery Latin: derisus Spanish: irisión Sentence: The bully shoved the first grader to the ground with derision for his small size.
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vi va cious adjective Definition: full of life Latin: vivax Spanish: vivaz Sentence: It was refreshing to see the young, vivacious children dancing around the playground.
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pro cure verb Definition: to acquire Latin: procurare Spanish: procurar Sentence: We need to procure the money for the charity.
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re tort noun Definition: a quick, clever reply verb Definition: to reply in a quick, clever manner Latin: retortus Spanish: retorta Sentence: (n) He laughed as he gave a retort to her question. (v) He laughed as he retorted, ”Are you going to make me?”
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