1st Vocab Quiz Flashcards

1
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irreverent, showing lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

A

profane

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2
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proud; disdainful of something or something

A

haughty

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3
Q

angry words, curses

A

execrations

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4
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to reprimand or censure someone

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reproved

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5
Q

meeting to discuss or plan

A

consultation

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6
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some, several

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sundry

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7
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become less severe or intense, soften

A

relent

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8
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a conversation

A

discourse

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9
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allies, persons who share a common purpose

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confederates

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10
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included

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comprised

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11
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to gain, obtain acquire

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procure

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12
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lessen, relieve

A

allay

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13
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well known for excellence, important, outstanding

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eminent

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14
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people without any sense of duty or decency

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reprobates

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15
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refused, disapproved, scorned

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disdained

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16
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well thought out, cautious

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prudent

17
Q

crowded with people

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populous

18
Q

easily offended

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squeamish

19
Q

transmitted or spread

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propagated

20
Q

respected esteemed for age or distinguished character

A

venerable