#3 Monday April 21 Flashcards
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Neophyte
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A novice, beginner
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Nefarious
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Vicious, evil, wicked
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Obdurate
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Stubborn, unyielding
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Ostensible
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Apparent, perceived, seeming
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Parochial
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Of limited scope or outlook, provincial, narrow-minded, close-minded
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Parity
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Equality
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Quell
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To crush, to subdue, to control, to suppress
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Rococo
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Very highly ornamented, very elaborate, decorative
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Retrench
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To regroup, reorganize
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Sagacious
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Shrewd, wise, clever
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Sanctuary
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A haven, a retreat, a shelter
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Torrid
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Burning hot; passionate, scorching
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Tottering
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Barely standing, swaying back and fourth about to fall
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Vanquish
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To conquer, to defeat
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Vilify
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To slander, to defame, to speak ill/bad of
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Vim
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Energy, enthusiasm, spirit, zest
