VOCABULARY
ARCANE (adjective)
Definition:
mysterious and known only by a few people:
Example:
He was the only person who understood all the arcane details of the agreement.
CONSOLE (verb)
Definition:
to make someone who is sad or disappointed feel better by giving them comfort or sympathy:
Example:
He tried to console her, but she kept saying it was all her own fault.
MAR (verb)
Definition:
to spoil something, making it less good or less enjoyable:
Example:
I hope the fact that Louise isn't coming won't mar your enjoyment of the evening.
MIFFED (verb)
Definition:
annoyed at someone's behavior towards you.
Example:
She hadn't called for a week and I was getting miffed.
ALLAY (verb)
Definition:
If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause them to feel it less or to feel calm again:
Example:
The government is trying to allay public fears about the spread of the disease.
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