Frederick Douglass Flashcards
1
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abhorrence
A
disgust, hatred
2
Q
abolition
A
the end of slavery in US; complete destruction
3
Q
conjecture
A
inference based on incomplete evidence
4
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debase
A
to make lower in value or dignity
5
Q
eloquent
A
forceful or vivid speech or writing
6
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eminent
A
outstanding, of high rank
7
Q
immutable
A
unchangeable
8
Q
impudent
A
shamelessly bold, rude
9
Q
infernal
A
of or from Hell, hellish
10
Q
insurrection
A
a rising up against established authority
11
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intimate
A
to hint or imply
12
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manifest
A
to show plainly or reveal
13
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obdurate
A
hard-hearted, stubborn
14
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odious
A
hateful, offensive
15
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perdition
A
utter loss, complete financial ruin
