chicanery - desiccate Flashcards
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chicanery
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deception by means of craft or guile
2
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cogent
A
convincing and well reasoned
3
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condone
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to overlook, pardon, disregard
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convoluted
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intricate and complicated
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corroborate
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to provide supporting evidence
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credulous
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too trusting; gullible
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crescendo
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steadily increasing volume or force
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decorum
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appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
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deference
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respect, courtesy
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deride
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to speak of or treat with contempt; to mock
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desiccate
A
to dry out thoroughly
