lesson 14 reverse Flashcards

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1
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full of haughty arrogance

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supercilious

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2
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scorn; disrespect

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contempt

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2
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to denounce abusively

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revile

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3
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cruel and unusual

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heinous

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4
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down

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de-

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4
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taking pleasure in the pain of others

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sadistic

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5
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famous for bad things

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notorious

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7
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above, beyond

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super-

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9
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without

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less

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10
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to tie up; to chain

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fetter

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10
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to slander; to defame

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vilify

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11
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a peculiar trait or habit

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idiosyncrasy

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12
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to speak out against

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decry

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14
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unusual event

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anomaly

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15
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inappropriate; not in keeping with a pattern

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incongruous

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16
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cruel; merciless

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ruthless

17
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worthless

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vilis

18
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hardened; insensitive

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callous