#5 Vocab Flashcards

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abet verb

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encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense

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aver verb

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state or assert to be the case

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blatant adj

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(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

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broach verb

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raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion

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buttress noun

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a source of defense or support

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carousal noun

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a rowdy gathering that involves drinking too much alcohol

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collate verb

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collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order

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connoisseur noun

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an expert judge in matters of taste

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disconsolate adj

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without consolation or comfort; unhappy

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encumber verb

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without consolation or comfort; unhappy

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foment verb

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instigate or stir up

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grisly adj

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causing horror or disgust

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herculean adj

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requiring great strength or effort

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impassive adj

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not feeling or showing emotion

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inauspicious adj

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not conducive to success; unpromising

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incontrovertible adj

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not able to be denied or disputed

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nonplussed adj

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(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

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opportune adj

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(of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate

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prolific adj

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producing many works

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rejoinder noun

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a reply, especially a sharp or witty one