Chapter 7-9 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Aspersions
A
Attacks on a person’s character or honesty.
2
Q
Compunction
A
Sting of conscience; pang of guilt
3
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Derision
A
Ridicule
4
Q
Disapprobation
A
Moral disapproval
5
Q
Ostracize
A
To shun
6
Q
Rebuke
A
To criticize sharply
7
Q
Revulsion
A
An intense feeling of dislike
8
Q
Scurrilous
A
Vulgar
9
Q
Spurn
A
To reject scornfully
10
Q
Vitriolic
A
Stinging
11
Q
Accountable
A
Responsible
12
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Assiduous
A
Hard working
13
Q
Default
A
A situation that remains is effect unless specifically set in some other way.
14
Q
Feckless
A
Useless
15
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Incumbent
A
Imposed as a duty or obligation
