Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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Bewail (V)
A
To express deep regret or sorrow over
2
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Destitute (adj)
A
lacking important necessities
3
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Destitution (n)
A
Extreme poverty
4
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Detract (v)
A
To take away from the importance of
5
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Detractor (n)
A
Someone who belittles something
6
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Emancipate (v)
A
to set free from slavery
7
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Emancipation (n)
A
the process of being set free
8
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Extol (v)
A
to praise highly
9
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Flamboyant (adj)
A
Energetic and vibrant
10
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Flamboyancy (n)
A
being very confident
11
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Impetus (n)
A
a force that causes an action
12
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Insuperable (adj)
A
incapable of being defeated
13
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Intermittent (adj)
A
Infrequent or periodic
14
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Maxim (n)
A
a motto or rule of conduct
15
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Obligatory (adj)
A
required or demanded
