English Flashcards
1
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bewail
A
To express deep regret or sorrow
2
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destitute
A
without resource or possessions, especially the necessities of life.
3
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emancipate
A
to set free from slavery; to liberate
4
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detract
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To take away, especially from the value, beauty ,or importance of.
5
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extol
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to praise highly
6
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flamboyant
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likes to show off in their clothes or what they say.
7
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insuperable
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incapable of being overcome or defeated
7
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impetus
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a driving force ; anything that cause an action
8
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intermittent
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Not continuous ; happening at intervals
9
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maxim
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A general truth or rule of conduct ; a short saying
10
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obligatory
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required or demanded
11
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vagabond
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a person who wanders from place to place
12
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plumb
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to measure the depth of water
13
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visage
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a face especially one that expresses feeling
14
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wheedle
A
persuade someone for something, but you are lying
