Frederick Douglass Vocab Flashcards by Yuriy Popovich

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Abolition

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The end of slavery in U.S. : complete destruction

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Abhorrence

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Disgust, hatred

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Conjecture (n)

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Inference based on incomplete evidence.

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Debase (v)

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To make lower in value or dignity.

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Eloquent (adj)

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Forceful or vivid in speech or writing.

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Eminent (adj)

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Outstanding, of high rank.

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Immutable (adj)

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Unchangeable.

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Impudent (adj)

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Shamelessly bold, rude.

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Infernal (adj)

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Of or from hell, hellish.

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Insurrection (n.)

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A rising up against established authority

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Intimate (v)

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To hint or imply.

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Manifest (v)

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To show plainly or reveal.

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Obdurate (adj)

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Hard-hearted, stubborn.

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Odious (adj)

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Hateful, offensive.

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Perdition (n)

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Utter loss; complete financial ruin.

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Pernicious (adj)

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Causing injury, dangerous.

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Providence (n)

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The guidance of God, God.

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Sagacity (n)

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Wisdom.

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Servile (adj)

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Like a servant

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Turbid (adj)

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Dense, thick, confused, unclear