Ex 2 Flashcards

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abjure

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to reject, abandon formally

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Espouse

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support or advocate; to marry

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exonerate

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to clear of blame

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inculpate

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to blame, charge with a crime

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ameliorate

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to make better or improve

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acme

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highest point; summit

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abridge

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to condense, shorten

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abhor

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to loathe, detest

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exacerbate

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to aggravate, intensify the bad qualities of

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subjugate

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to conquere, subdue; enslave

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emancipate

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to set free, liberate

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obfuscate

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to confuse, obscure

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quell

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to crush or subdue

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sully

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to soil, stain, tarnish, taint

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raze

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to tear down, demolish

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aver

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to declare to be true, affirm

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protract

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to prolong, draw out, extend

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nadir

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lowest point

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ethereal

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not earthly, spiritual, delicate

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palpable

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obvious, real, tangible

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opalescent

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iridescent, displaying colors

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monochromatic

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having one color