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v. Syn. soothe; subdue
(bình định) ease anger or agitation of; make calm or quiet; end war or violence


Spelling Word: pacify
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n.
(hoang tưởng) psychological disorder by delusions; extreme, irrational distrust of others


Spelling Word: paranoia
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a.
(tà) stubbornly wrongheaded; directed away from what is right or good


Spelling Word: perverse
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v.
(phá hại) trouble; disturb; annoy; harass with petty vexations


Spelling Word: pester
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a. Syn. mournful; melancholy
(oán) expressing sorrow ;mournful or melancholy; sad


Spelling Word: plaintive
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a. Syn. practical
(thực dụng) practical as opposed to idealistic; concerned with the practical worth or impact of something


Spelling Word: pragmatic
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v. Syn. advocate; sermonize
(giảng) advocate; speak, plead; argue in favor of


Spelling Word: preach
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a. Syn. uncertain; risky
(bấp bênh) uncertain; risky; dangerously lacking in security or stability


Spelling Word: precarious
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a. Syn. rash; premature; hasty
(tủa) rash; moving rapidly and heedlessly; speeding headlong; occurring suddenly


Spelling Word: precipitate
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v. Syn. lengthen
(kéo dài) make longer; draw out; lengthen


Spelling Word: prolong