American Lit Vocab Quiz #8 Practice Flashcards

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Manifest

A

evident to senses, especially sight; apparent

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2
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estrange

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to cause to feel less close or friendly;hostile

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3
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apprise

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to notify, or to make aware; to inform

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4
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accede

A

to weaken or reduce in force

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4
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litigation

A

the conduct of a lawsuit

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5
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embroil

A

to draw into situation;to cause to be involved

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6
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overt

A

not concealed or hidden

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7
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lavish

A

to give in great amounts

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8
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clandestine

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in secrecy or concealment

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9
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versatile

A

having varied uses

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10
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relent

A

to soften; to become less severe

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11
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latent

A

existing as potential

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12
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enigmatic

A

mysterious;puzzling

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13
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enervate

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to weaken or reduce in force

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14
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discord

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strife resulting from lack of agreement;dissension

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15
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maldroit

A

not adroit;clumsy;inept;awkward

15
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cogent

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appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning

16
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trepidation

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a fearful state;a state of hesitation or concern

17
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dilapidated

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fallen into ruin or disuse

18
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avowal

A

admission

19
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indomitable

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incapable of being subdued or overcome

20
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fortitude

A

mental strength