Derivatives 1-25 Flashcards

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Abrogate

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To abolish or annul by authority

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2
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Acumen

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Quickness or accuracy of judgement, keenness of insight

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3
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Adumbrate

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To foreshadow, disclose partially or guardedly

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Alacrity

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Eagerness, cheerful willingness

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5
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Antipathy

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Strong dislike, an emotion against something/someone

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Approbation

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Approval, commendation

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7
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Arrogate

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To take or claim without authority, usurp, seize

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Ascetic

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Austere, strict/simple, devout, self disciplined

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9
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Aspersion

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A disparaging remark OR sprinkling of water in baptisms

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Boon

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A good thing, benefit, blessing, bonus

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Cacophony

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A bad sound, discord, discordant sound

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Cajole

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To persuade, goad, make fun of, seduce

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Calumny

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Slander, character assassination or libel

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Capricious

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Unpredictable, fickle

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Clemency

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Mercy, forgiveness, pardon

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Cogent

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Complete, well-rounded, compelling, forceful

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Concomitant

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Associated, accompanying

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Conflagration

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A large destructive fire

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Contrite

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Regretful, sorry

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Conundrum

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Puzzle, enigma, predicament, riddle

21
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Cupidity

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Excessive desire, greed

22
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Deleterious

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Harmful, destructive

23
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Deprecate

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“Pray against” putting down, expressing disapproval

24
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Deride

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To mock, make fun of, dress down, belittle

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abjure

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To repudiate, recant, or renounce under oath, to swear away from