Ch. 3 Vocab Flashcards by Lucia Guido

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a universal truth; an established rule

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axiom

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axiom is a

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noun

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fundamental; theorem

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syn of axiom

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lofty; arrogant

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syn of patronizing

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in a condescending manner; with an attitude of superiority

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patronizing

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patronizing is a

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adjective

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absurdality

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synonym of axiom

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humble; friendly

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ant of patronizing

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an artist’s or a designer’s workshop

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atelier

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Atelier is a

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noun

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patsy; sucker

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syn of scapegoat

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one who bears the blame for others

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scapegoat

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to waver; to sway indecisively

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vacillate

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fluctuate; swing; waffle

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synonyms of vacillate

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decide

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antonyms of vacillate

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limpid

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synonym of pellucid

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transparent; clear

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pellucid

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obscure; opaque

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ant of pellucid

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using or consuming sparingly

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abstemious

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abstemious is a

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adjective

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frugal; moderate

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synonyms of abstemious

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gluttonous; greedy

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antonyms of abstemious

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an evil or wicked act

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iniquity

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iniquity is a

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noun

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abomination; injustice; sin

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synonyms of iniquity

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harmonic; melodic

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syn of dulcet

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dulcet is a

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Adjective

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melodious; pleasing to the ear

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dulcet

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not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

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peremptory

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authoritative; unconditional

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syn of peremptory

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roundabout; passive;
equivocal

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ant of peremptory

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peremptory is a

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adjective

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relinquish; give

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antonyms of arrogate

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to claim for oneself wichout any right or authority

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arrogate

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commandeer; seize

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synonyms of arrogate

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arrogate is a

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adjective

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no longer current or applicable; antiquated

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archaic

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current; modern

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Antonyms of archaic

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obsolete; outmoded

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synonyms of archaic

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archaic is a

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adjective

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shrewd; clever

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syn of perspicacious

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keen; mentally sharp

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perspicacious

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dull; stupid

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ant of perspicacious

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perspicacious is a

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adjective

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magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

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talisman

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to remove vulgar or objectionable material

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expurgate

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censor; bowdlerize; sanitize

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syn of expurgate

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expurgate is a

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verb