English III vocab list 2 Flashcards
1
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abjure
A
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
2
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Knell
A
A sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral.
3
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laudable
A
worthy of praise
4
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Judicious
A
Using or showing good judgment; wise, sensible.
5
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Homage
A
Honor or respect shown publicly.
6
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unsanctified
A
unholy
7
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malevolence
A
ill will or evil intentions
8
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mirth
A
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
9
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jocund
A
cheerful and lighthearted
10
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equivocate
A
to use ambiguous or unclear expressions to avoid commitment or in order to mislead
11
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clamor
A
A loud uproar, as from a crowd of people, especially of dissatisfaction.
12
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Pallor
A
Extreme or unusual paleness, as in sickness or death.
13
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Sacrilege
A
an act against a holy place or person
14
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divulge
A
to tell, reveal; to make public
15
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solemn
A
serious; grave
