Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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Abstain

A

to choose to not do something

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2
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atrocious

A

shockingly wicked

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3
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convoy

A

a group of vehicles traveling together

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4
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curator

A

the person in charge of a museum

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5
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decipher

A

to interpret something unknown or unbearable

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6
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diligent

A

focused and hard working

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7
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duration

A

the time something last

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8
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emboss

A

to decorate, usually with raised design

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9
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forcible

A

with force, powerful

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10
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indict

A

to accuse of a crime or an offense

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11
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masonry

A

stone, brick, or tile held together with mortar

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12
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narrate

A

to give a detailed account or personal story

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13
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pillage

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to steal by force, especially as trophies during war

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14
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prattle

A

meaningless chatter

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15
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privy

A

knowing private or secret information

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