Lesson 13 Flashcards

1
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Belie

A

To give a false impression; to contradict

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2
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Carnage

A

Great destruction of life; slaughter

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3
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Adjunct

A

Something or someone joined or added to something else bust not essentially a part of it.
(An add on)

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4
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Dilemma

A

A problem that seems to have no satisfactory solution; a difficult choice

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5
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Diverse

A

Differing from one another; having various or distinct parts

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6
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Eradicate

A

To get rid of; to uproot

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7
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Flout

A

To ignore in a disrespectful or scornful way

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8
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Foment

A

To stir up, to rouse; to instigate

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9
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Insurrection

A

An open revolt against legal authority; a rebellion

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10
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Mandatory

A

Ordered by and authority; required

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11
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Mitigate

A

To make or become less serious or severe; to ameliorate

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12
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Pretext

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An effort to conceal the real intention or state of affairs; an excuse

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13
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Singular

A
  1. Donating a single person or thing, contracted to more than one.
  2. Strange or unusual
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14
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Somnolent

A
  1. Tending to cause sleepiness

2. Drowsy

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15
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Stalwart

A

Strong; sturdy

Firm; resolute

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