frederick douglass vocab Flashcards

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abhorrence

A

disgust, hatred

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2
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abolition

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end of slavery, complete distruction

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3
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conjecture

A

inference w incomplete evidence

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4
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debase

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to make lower in value

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5
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eloquent

A

forceful or vivid in speech

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6
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eminent

A

outstanding

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7
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immutable

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unchangeable

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8
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impudent

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shamelessly bold, rude

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9
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infernal

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of or from hell, hellish

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10
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insurrection

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rising up against authority

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11
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intimate

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to hint or imply

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12
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manifest

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to show plainly, reveal

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13
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obdurate

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hard hearted, stubborn

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14
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odious

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hateful, offensive

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15
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perdition

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utter loss, financial ruin

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16
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pernicious

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causing injury, dangerous

17
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providence

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guidance of god, God

18
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sagacity

A

wisdom

19
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servile

A

like a sergeant

20
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turbid

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dense or thick

confused, unclear