English vocab Flashcards by Jenna Cockley | Brainscape

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Filched

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Steal or pilfer

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Abjure

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To abstain from

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Persuasion

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A strongly held opinion

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Revenue

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Wealth or income `

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Visage

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Face or facial expressions

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Base

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The lowest or the bottom

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Perjured

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Falsified information

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Lamentable

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Mourn, worthy of grief

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Extempore

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Without preparation

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Discretion

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Freedom to decide what to do in a particular

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Amorous

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Showing, feeling, or relating to desire

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Undistinguishable

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Having no distinct markings

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Dulcet

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sweet and soothing sound

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Spurn

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To reject with disdain or contempt

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Clamorous

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Making loud or confused noises

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Flout

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To mock

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Chink

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Small opening or crack

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Enamored

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To be filled with love for

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Purge

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To rid

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Lamenting

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To express great grief

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Rebuke

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To express criticism

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Amiable

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Friendly or pleasant manner

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Fret

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To worry

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Loath

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Reluctant or unwilling

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Dote

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Extremely fond of

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Enmity

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The state of being actively hostile

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Mirth

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Laughter or joy

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Audacious

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Out of the ordinary, lack of respect

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Tarry

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To delay

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Valor

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Courage in the face of danger

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Misperception

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To perceive incorrectly

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Nuance

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Subtle difference or meaning

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Transgression

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Going against law or form

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Ubiquitous

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`Found everywhere

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Acquiesce

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To accept reluctantly but without protest

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Inadvertently

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Accidentally