1-20 Flashcards
1
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Abrogate (v)
A
To abolish, usually by authority
2
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Acerbic (adj)
A
Biting, bitter in taste or tone
3
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Acrimony (n)
A
Bitterness, disscord
4
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Abjure (v)
A
To reject, renounce
5
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Acumen (n)
A
Keen insight
6
Q
Adumbrate (v)
A
To sketch out in a vague way
7
Q
Alacrity (n)
A
Eagerness, speed
8
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Anathema (n)
A
A cursed, detested person
9
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Antipathy (n)
A
A strong dislike, repugnance
10
Q
Approbation (n)
A
Praise
11
Q
Arrogate (v)
A
To take without justification
12
Q
Ascetic (adj)
A
Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
13
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Aspersion (n)
A
A curse, expression of ill-will
14
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Assiduous (adj)
A
Hard-working dilligent
15
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Blandish (v)
A
To coax by using flattery
16
Q
Boon (n)
A
A gift or blessing
17
Q
Brusque (adj)
A
Short, abrupt, dismissive
18
Q
Buffet (v)
A
To strike with force
19
Q
Burnish (v)
A
To polish, shine
20
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Buttress (v)
A
To support, hold up
