English 1H WotD 9-25-17 Flashcards
1
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having moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right
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scrupulous- adj.
2
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to spread or promote widely
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propagate- verb
3
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a small, decorative ornament or trinket
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bibelot- noun
4
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clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent
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scour- verb
5
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throw (someone) out a window
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defenestrate- verb
6
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usually advance or mature in development, especially mental development
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precocious- adj.
7
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unimaginative, dull
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prosaic- adj.
8
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to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of
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propitiate- verb
9
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marginal notes or embellishments (as in a book)
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marginalia- noun
