American Born Vocabulary Flashcards
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Steed
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a horse, usually majestic and swift
2
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Parable
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a short story which imparts some kind of lesson or moral (Partially a fairy tale
3
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Haggle
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to bargain or argue over the cost of an item in hopes of meeting a mutually agreed upon price (Have an argument
4
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Transcend
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to rise above and beyond the limits of the universe (Try-hard, up)
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Infamous
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having a negative reputation (negative
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Cudgel
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a short stick that can be used as a weapon (club like stick
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Stilted
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stiff and awkward, unnatural
8
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Behoove
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to be right or appropriate
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Jeopardize
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to put at risk, endanger
10
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Antiquity
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the ancient past
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Impudence
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rudeness, lack of respect (Impoliteness)
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Dissipate
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dissolve, disappear
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Emissary
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a messenger sent on behalf of someone of power or respect
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Pinnacle
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peak or topmost, highest, greatest (Peak
