American English Week #7 Flashcards

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Clamor

A

a loud outcry; noise (By the time the basketball games

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2
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Contract

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To reduce in size, become compressed

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3
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Duplicity

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Deliberate deceptiveness; deceit

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4
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Equivocal

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Open to more than one interpretation and often intended to mislead; vague

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5
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Irresolute

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Uncertain how to think or act; undecided; unable to decide

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6
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Rescind

A

To repeal; take back

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7
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Stagant

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Not moving; not flowing; motionless

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8
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Uniform

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All or always the same; without variety

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9
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Untenable

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Unable to be held or defended; insupportable.

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10
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Vilify

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To make abusive statements about

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