English Vocab 4 Flashcards

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Eulogy

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(N)
A written tribute to someone who has died.
High praise

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Prologue

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(N)

An introductory speech/chapter/event

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Affable

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(Adj)

Approachable

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Edict

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(N)
A degree issued by an authority and having the force of law.
A formal command

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Malediction

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(N)

Curse or slander

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Abdicate

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(V)

To relinquish power or responsibility formally

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Chivalric

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Adj. history

Characterized as brave and gallant towards women

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Interdiction

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(N)

An authoritative prohibition, especially by court order.

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