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Emma's Journal
Day 9 (November 12, 1775 – January 8, 1776)
9
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04/28/2016

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coax (verb)
[kokes]
Definition
to use gentle persuasion (on someone or something)
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desert (verb)
[dih-ZURT]
Definition
to leave someone or something without any plan of returning
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excessive (adj.)
[ek-SESS-iv]
Definition
going past what is usual or necessary
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eminently (adv.)
[EM-uh-nuhnt-lee]
Definition
highly or extremely
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effigy (noun)
[EF-i-jee]
Definition
a representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument
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mock (verb)
[mok]
Definition
to imitate with contempt
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yearn (verb)
[yurn]
Definition
to have a strong desire (for something)
(Note: Often followed by “for”)
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boycott (verb)
[BOY-kott]
Definition
to refuse to deal with; to refuse to buy or use something (as a way of making a point)
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despise (verb)
[dih-SPIZE]
Definition
to look at something with dislike or disgust
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