101-125 Flashcards

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reprehensible

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adj. deserving to be severely criticized

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lethargic

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adj. dull; sluggish; moving slowly

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pulpit

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n. a podium used for preaching

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edible

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adj. able to be eaten

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artifact

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n. an object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest

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quiver

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v. to shake; to tremble from fear or cold

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languish

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v. to lose strength or health; to remain neglected

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collaborate

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v. to work together, esp. at an intellectual effort

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utopia

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n. an ideally perfect place

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turbid

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adj. cloudy, muddy; in a state or turmoil

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altruistic

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adj. unselfish; benevolent; caring more for others than oneself

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delve

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v. to look for; to search; to investigate (usually with “into”)

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recede

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v. to go back; to withdraw

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avocation

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n. a hobby

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patron

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n. a sponsor; a supporter; a regular customer

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raiment

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n. clothing

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bellow

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v. to yell very loudly; to shout

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pervade

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v. to spread through or be present throughout

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penitent

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adj. feeling regret

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exude

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v. to give off; to emit; to radiate

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conducive

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adj. tending to bring about

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feral

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adj. existing in a wild or untamed state

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vindictive

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adj. seeking revenge; marked by a desire to hurt

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immortal

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adj. deathless

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conspicuous

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adj. easy to notice; obvious; apparent