ELA ADV Vocab Quiz 7 Taking a stand Flashcards
1
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antagonize
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cause (someone) to become hostile or angry
2
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infallible
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incapable of making mistakes or being wrong (cant be wrong)
3
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ominous
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giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
4
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acquiescence
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the reluctant acceptance of something without protest
5
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impassive
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not feeling or showing emotion
6
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formidable
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inspiring fear or respect
7
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acrimonious
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(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter
8
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benign
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gentle and kindly
9
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genial
A
friendly and cheerful
10
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mollified
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appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
11
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arid
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(of land or a climate) having little or no rain
12
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wrathful
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full of or characterized by intense anger
13
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expunge
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erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant
14
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unmitigated
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absolute; unqualified
15
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temerity
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excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
