6th Day Flashcards

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Catholic

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Adj. broad in scope; universal

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Bequest

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N. a gift left in a will

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Encumber

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V. To obstruct or impede

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Extol

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V. To praise or glorify

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Fathom

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N. a measurement of water equal to six feet

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Interdict

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V. To prohibit or forbid in a formal or authoritative manner

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Latitude

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N. freedom to act

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Mawkish

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Adj. excessively sentimental; having a bad taste

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Pith

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N. the care or essential part

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Ratification

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N. formal approval and confirmation

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Reticence

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N. the quality of being reserved or restrained

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Venial

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Adj. easily excused or forgiven

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Watershed

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N. a divided region that drains into another (usually larger) body of water; a critical point that makes a change of course

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Anthology

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N. a collection of art, writing work

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Cement

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V. To bind together; to unite

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Intercessor

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N. Someone who mediates

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Lithe

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Adj. Flexible, Easily bent

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Noxious

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Adj. toxic, obnoxious

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Retinue

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N. a group of retainers or followers

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Tawdry

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Adj. Gaudy appearance

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Untoward

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Adj. Unlucky, unfavorable