lesson 1 Flashcards

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1
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Acquit

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free , exonerate , absolve

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2
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Alternate

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substitute , back-up

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3
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Condone

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overlook , excuse

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4
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Congested

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clogged , overcrowded

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5
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Crucial

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decisive , critical

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6
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Drowsy

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sleepy , lethargic

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7
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Encumber

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burden , tax

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8
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Impair

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weaken , diminish , damage , mar

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9
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Inane

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empty-handed , silly , foolish , asinine

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Infraction

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violation , breach , infringement

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11
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Nominal

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trifling , insignificant , small

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12
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Objective

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aim , goal , purpose

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13
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Offend

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insult , affront , provoke

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14
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Rectify

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correct , remedy , amend

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15
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Remorseful

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contrite , penitent

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16
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Restive

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restless , uneasy , edgy

17
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Sanctuary

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asylum , shelter

18
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Scope

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range , breadth , extent

19
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Sever

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cut , dissolve , separate

20
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Tepid

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lukewarm , unenthusiastic