Lesson 10 Flashcards

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1
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capable of error

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fallible

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2
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obvious; to conspicuous

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blatant

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3
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to waste time

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dawdle

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4
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an associate; a partner

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affiliate

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5
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to act slavishly submissive

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fawn

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6
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a false and malicious accusation

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calumny

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7
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to scold or rebuke severely and at length

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berate

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8
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a submissive, service follower

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minion

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9
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lonely; forlorn; uninhabited; barren

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desolate

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10
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the cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death

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bane

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11
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to calm down

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pacify

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12
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to mix up or distort

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garble

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13
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to lie

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prevaricate

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14
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to steal

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filch

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15
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a beginner

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neophyte

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