Chapter V Flashcards
1
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Expurgate, Excise
A
Expunge, take out, delete
2
Q
Eccentric
A
Out of the center or unconventional
3
Q
Extricate
A
Out of a difficult situation
4
Q
Exorbitant
A
Too expensive or out of orbit
5
Q
Resilient
A
Leap back from adversity or misfortune
6
Q
Reticent
A
Hold back thoughts, feelings unrestrained
7
Q
Rebuff
A
Drive back
8
Q
Resurgent
A
Rise again
9
Q
Deleterious
A
Down, harmful effect, injurious
10
Q
Decry
A
Condemn openly or disapproval
11
Q
Despondent
A
Downcast, dejected or forlorn
12
Q
Deride
A
Ridicule or laugh at
13
Q
Devoid
A
Lacking in substance, availability
Empty
14
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Implacable
A
Unable to be placated or appeased
15
Q
Inexorable
A
Unable to be stopped, inevitable
