Articles Words Flashcards
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affliction
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A cause of persistent pain or distress.
2
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audacious
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- showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
2. showing an impudent lack of respect.
3
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posse
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a body of men who enforce a law.
4
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abrogated
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repeal or revoke a law or agreement.
5
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stemmed
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stopped or pause for a period of time.
6
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manifold
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many and various.
7
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abetting
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encourage or assist in doing something wrong.
8
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prevaricate
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to speak in an evasive way.
9
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harangue
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a long and pompous speech.
10
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venerate
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to respect deeply.
11
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wanting
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lacking.
12
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castigate
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to grill new recruits.
13
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parsimonious
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extremely miserly.
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iconoclast
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somebody who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions
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demur
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to show objection or reluctance.
16
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fervent
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displaying passionate intensity.
17
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denunciation
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public condemnation.
