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Bảng tính không có tiêu đề - Trang tính1 Flashcards

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tigress (noun)

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A female tiger

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force in (phrasal verb)

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To push or make someone/something enter a space unwillingly

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commanderies (noun)

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A district under the control of a commander in ancient times, particularly in China

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made over (phrasal verb)

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To change or transfer something into a new form

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give into (phrasal verb)

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To surrender or yield to someone or something

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nemesis (noun)

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A long-standing rival; a source of downfall or defeat

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denunciate (verb)

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To publicly condemn or accuse

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ruckus (noun)

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A noisy commotion or disturbance

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integrity (noun)

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The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

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infuriating (adjective)

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Causing anger or extreme irritation

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splendid (adjective)

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Magnificent, very impressive

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decapitation (noun)

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The act of cutting off the head of a person or animal

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lieutenant (noun)

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A military rank below captain

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magnanimous (adjective)

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Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person

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reservation (noun)

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A doubt or feeling of hesitation

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devise (verb)

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To plan or invent something

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epiphany (noun)

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A moment of sudden and great revelation or realization

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vassal (noun)

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A person or country in a subordinate position to another

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stumble against (phrasal verb)

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To accidentally hit or trip on something

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vengeance (noun)

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Revenge, punishment inflicted in retaliation

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trifle with (phrasal verb)

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To treat something or someone without seriousness or respect

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rally (verb)

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To come together for a common purpose

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uproot (verb)

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To pull out of the ground; to remove someone from their place

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foster (verb)

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To encourage or promote the development of something

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inquiry (noun)

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An act of asking for information or an investigation

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maritime (adjective)

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Related to the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity

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hump (noun)

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A rounded raised part or bump

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mutiny (noun)

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A rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

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spice (noun)

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A substance used to flavor food, often derived from plants

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cinnamon (noun)

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A spice made from the inner bark of certain tropical trees

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clove (noun)

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A pungent aromatic spice made from the dried flower buds of a tropical tree

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conquistadors (noun)

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Spanish explorers and conquerors, particularly of the Americas in the 16th century

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gulf (noun)

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A large deep bay or an extensive sea inlet

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viceroy (noun)

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A ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign

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bureaucracy (noun)

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A system of government in which most decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives

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appoint (verb)

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To assign a job or role to someone

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paternalism (noun)

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A policy of governing in a manner that limits freedom, often with the aim of “guiding”

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intensify (verb)

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To make something become more intense or stronger

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cartography (noun)

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The science or practice of drawing maps

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mestizo (noun)

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A person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry

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peasant (noun)

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A low-status farmer or laborer, especially in rural areas

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bourgeoisie (noun)

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The middle class, typically with reference to materialistic values or attitudes

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clergy (noun)

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The body of people ordained for religious duties, especially in Christianity

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deficit (noun)

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The amount by which something, especially money, is too little

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National Assembly (noun)

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An elected legislature, particularly referring to revolutionary France

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devout (adjective)

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Deeply religious or pious

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convention (noun)

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A large meeting or conference, often for a specific purpose

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strife (noun)

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Conflict or struggle

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absolve (verb)

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To free someone from guilt or responsibility

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allegiance (noun)

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Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause

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judicial (adjective)

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Related to the court system or the administration of justice

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democratic (adjective)

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Relating to a system of government by the whole population or all eligible members

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