lesson 1 Flashcards by triston maddox | Brainscape

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acquit

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free from an accusation; declare innocent; absolve; exonerate

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alternate

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offering a choice; substitute ; alternative

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condone

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treat as trivial;, harmless, or unimportant

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congested

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filled to excess; clogged; overcrowded

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crucial

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of the highest importance

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drowsy

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half asleep

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encumber

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weigh down

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impair

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make worse; weaken; diminish

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inane

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lacking in sense; empty-headed; silly

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infraction

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breaking of a law; violation

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nominal

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very small; trifling

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objective

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something toward which efforts are directed

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offended

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hurt the feelings

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rectify

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set right; correct; remedy

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remorseful

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full of remorse

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restive

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impatient of control or restraint

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sanctuary

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place of refuge and protection: asylum; shelter

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scope

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range; breadth; extent

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sever

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put apart as if by cutting; breaking off

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tepid

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moderately warm lukewarm; unenthusiastic