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sur • cease n., respite; end. The winning lottery ticket brought him surcease from his financial problems.

en • treat vt., beg; implore; ask earnestly. The employee entreated his boss for another chance.

lat • tice n., shutter; openwork structure used as a screen. In the garden there was a lovely lattice of crossed wood strips.

o • bei • sance n., gesture of respect. The servant made a slight bow of obeisance to his master.

mien n., manner; appearance. The attending royalty gave an aristocratic mien to the affair.

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cra • ven n., coward. His failure to try to stop the thief made him appear to be a craven.

ad • jure vt., urge; beg. I adjure you not to walk home alone after dark.

be • guile vt., charm; lead by deception. The salesperson beguiled customers into buying useless items.

om • i • nous adj., forewarning evil. The dark cloud was ominous of the storm on the horizon.

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cen • ser n., container for burning incense. The monks chanted and swung the censer, causing fragrant incense to rise toward the heavens.

quaff vi., drink deeply. In his great thirst he quaffed the glass of water entirely.

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tem • pest n., violent storm. The boat was lost at sea in the severe tempest.

un • daunt • ed adj., resolute in the face of danger. The brave man’s courage was undaunted.

plume n., feather. The peacock is known for its beautiful tail plumes.