l15 Flashcards
1
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condemn
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to express disapproval/judgement of
2
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culpable
A
deserving of blame for being wrong
3
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exonerate
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to free from blame
4
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extort
A
to obtain by force or threat
5
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incorrigible
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incapable of being corrected; difficult to control
6
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malfeasance
A
wrongdoing by a public official
7
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misdemeanor
A
a minor offense
8
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purloin
A
to steal or commit theft
9
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ruffian
A
gangster/thug
10
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unscrupulous
A
lacking moral restraint
11
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linchpin
A
holds separate parts together
12
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luminous
A
brightly shining
13
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lurid
A
ghastly/shocking
14
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magnanimous
A
generous
15
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malevolent
A
showing a wish to do evil to others