AP English Week 19 LHHS Black Flashcards

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usurp

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to seize and hold a position by force or without right

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spurn

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to reject

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sentinel

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one who keeps watch

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scrupulous

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exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards

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purveyors

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suppliers or sellers

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prologue

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introductory remarks in a speech, play or literary work, introductory action

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potent

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powerful

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malicious

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intended to hurt or harm

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malevolence

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ill will or evil intentions

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malady

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a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

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lecher

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one who indulges excessively in sexual activity

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largess

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generous giving

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humane

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kind; compassionate

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homage

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honor or respect shown publicly

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ecstasy

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extreme happiness

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cloister

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a tranquil, secluded place
monastery/covent

17
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champion

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to defent or support
winner

18
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buffeted

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struck repeatedly

19
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utter

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to express by speaking

20
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sieve

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a utensil for sifting or straining