english deceber 9 24 Flashcards

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Paradox

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a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange.

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Corroborate

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to support or confirm a statement, theory, or fact with evidence or authority.

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Pretense

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to give a false appearance or to pretend that something is true in order to make a good impression.

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Defer

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to delay or put off something until a later time.

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Ameliorate

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to make something better or more tolerable, especially a problem or situation.

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Indignant

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in an angry or surprised way because you think that you have been treated unfairly.

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Daft

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to do something in a foolish or absurd way.

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Qualm

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an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction.

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Probity

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adherence to the highest ideals and principles, or uprightness.

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Callously

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in a way that is unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people.

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Base

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morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; mean-spirited; selfish; cowardly.

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Agape

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having the mouth open in wonder or surprise.

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Flounder

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to experience great difficulties or be completely unable to decide what to do or say next

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Reprieve

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to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner).

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Adamant

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utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.

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16
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Cleave

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o split especially along the grain.

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Quail

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to lose heart or courage in the face of danger or difficulty, or to shrink with fear.

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Deposition

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prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination.

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Calumny

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a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something.

20
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Ideology

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the body of belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.