American Born Chinese - Vocab Flashcards by Ryan Chakravarthy | Brainscape

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Steed

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a horse, usually majestic and swift

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Parable

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a short story with a lesson or moral

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Haggle

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bargain over price to meet mutual agreement

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Fervently

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with much passion or dedication

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Transcend

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to rise above and beyond universal limits

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Infamous

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a negative reputation

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Cudgel

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a weaponous stick

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Stilted

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; stiff, awkward, unnatural

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Behoove

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correct or appropriate

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Jeopardize

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to risk; endanger

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Antiquity

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ancient past

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Impudence

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rudeness, lack of respect

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Dissipate

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dissolve, disappear

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Emissary

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a messenger belonging to someone of power or respect

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Pinnacle

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peak, topmost, highest, greatest

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