#3 Flashcards

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allude

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To refer to in an indirect way (used with β€œto”)

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consecrate

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To treat as holy; to devote

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disseminate

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To scatter; to spread

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feckless

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Careless; irresponsible

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5
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lament

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To express or feel grief

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pensive

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Deep in thought

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stilted

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Stiff formal manner

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subjugate

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To conquer; to control

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wanton

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Ignoring what is right; excessive; unrestrained

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exhort

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To warn; to urge strongly

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