A+ Vocab HW #2 Flashcards
1
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abridge
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shorten without losing the sense
2
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admonish
A
warn or reprimand someone
3
Q
amity
A
a friendly relationship
4
Q
anarchy
A
state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
5
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astute
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having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly
6
Q
baffle
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totally bewilder or perplex
7
Q
capricious
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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood and behavior
8
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diatribe
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a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone
9
Q
dystopian
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a society that is as dehumanizing and unpleasant as possible
10
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ephemeral
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lasting for a very short time
11
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extol
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praise enthusiastically
12
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laud
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praise highly
13
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malign
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evil in nature or effect, malevolent
14
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obscure
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not discovered or known about, uncertain, hidden
15
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tout
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attempt to sell something, typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner
