3/23/23 Flashcards

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wrath

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anger

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yoke

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a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull

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zealous

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fervent

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zenith

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the highest point

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zephyr

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a gentle breeze

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abase

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to humiliate

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abate

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to reduce

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abdicate

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to give up a position, usually one of leadership

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abduct

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to kidnap

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abhor

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to hate

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abide

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to remain

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abject

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wretched, pitiful

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abnegation

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denial of comfort to oneself

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abort

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to give up on a half-finished project or effort

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abridge

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to shorten

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absolve

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to declare someone free from guilt

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abstain

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to freely choose not to commit an action

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accede

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to agree

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accentuate

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highlight

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accessible

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obtainable

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acclaim

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high praise

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accommodating

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obliging

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accord

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an agreement

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accost

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to confront verbally

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acerbic

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bitter