Ch 12 Definitions Flashcards
1
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to renounce, repudiate under oath, to avoid, shun
A
abjure
2
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harsh in taste or odor, sharp in manner or temper
A
acrid
3
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majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
A
august
4
Q
emotionally hardened, unfeeling
A
callous
5
Q
secret, concealed, underhanded
A
clandestine
6
Q
remorse, reject
A
compunction
7
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a large destructive fire
A
conflagration
8
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in high spirits, jubilant, extremely pleased
A
elated
9
Q
not able to be erased or removed, memorable
A
indelible
10
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yielding to the wishes or demands of others
A
indulgent
11
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firmly established, long-standing, habitual
A
inveterate
12
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not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
A
irrelevent
13
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of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
A
nocturnal
14
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a commonplace, stale, or a trite remark
A
platitude
15
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to subdue, put down forcibly
A
quell
