1984 Vocab. #2 Flashcards

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lucid

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sane; clear to understanding

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denounce

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speak against

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fallacy

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a mistake resulting from faulty reasoning

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rectify

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to make right or correct

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prevaricate

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to lie

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orthodox

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sticking to what is commonly accepted

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sanctimonious

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to be excessively good

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supersede

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to take the place or move into the position of

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incredulous

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unbelieving

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ambivalent

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uncertain; unable to decide

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11
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eradicate

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completely destroy

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12
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surly

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easily angered

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