Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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impetus
A
A force; anything that cause an action
1
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bewail
A
express deep regret or sorrow over
2
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destitute
A
poor
3
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detract
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to take away, especially from value
4
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emancipation
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to set free from slavery; to liberate
5
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extol
A
to praise highly
6
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flamboyant
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excessively showy; unrestrained
7
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insuperable
A
incapable of being overcome or defeated
8
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intermittent
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not continuous; happening at intervals
8
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maxim
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a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying
9
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obligatory
A
required or demanded
10
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plumb
A
to measure the deep of water
11
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vagabond
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a person who wander from place to place
12
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visage
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a face; especially one that express feelings
13
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wheedle
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to coax by using sly persuasion or sincere praise
