English second semester Exam Vocab Flashcards
1
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Effigy
A
A crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group
2
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Culmination
A
The highest point of attainment
3
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Abate
A
To lessen violence or intensity
4
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Decorum
A
Proper behavior
5
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Cynical
A
Doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
6
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Omniscient
A
Having unlimited knowledge
7
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Exult
A
To rejoice, to feel triumphant
8
Q
Feasible
A
Reasonable
9
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Grandiloquent
A
Pompous of flown in high speech
10
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Humility
A
Humbleness
11
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Altercation
A
A heated argument
12
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Dolorous
A
Exhibiting sorrow or pain
13
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Galvanize
A
To startle into sudden activity
14
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Ominous
A
Threatening
15
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Heinous
A
Hatefully or shockingly evil
