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 Abrupt (adj.) |
 Happening suddenly, without warning. |
 Achieve (v.) |
 To do what one sets out to do. |
 Achievement (n.) |
 Something done that takes skill or effort. |
 Attempt (v.) |
 To try; to make an effort. |
 Attempt (n.) |
 A try. |
 Contempt (n.) |
 A feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy. |
 Entertain (v.) |
 1. To interest and amuse.2. To have guests.3. To have in mind. |
 Glimpse (v.) |
 To get a quick look at. |
 Glimpse (n.) |
 A quick or hasty look. |
 Mock (v.) |
 To make fun of. |
 Mock (adj.) |
 Not real; pretended. |
 Persist (v.) |
 1. To keep on doing or trying.2. To go on and on. |
 Persistence (n.) |
 Sticking to something; not giving up. |
 Persistent (adj.) |
 Refusing to give up. |
 Persuade (v.) |
 To win someone over by arguing or asking. |
