Lesson 15 Flashcards

1
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Nuance

A

A delicate variation in tone and color

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2
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Obstreperous

A

Boistress

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3
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Odium

A

The state of being hated, hatred

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4
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Ominous

A

Threatening, predicting evil

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5
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Ostensible

A

Apparent, pretended, professed

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6
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Ostracize

A

To be shut out from a group by common sense, banished

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7
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Penitent

A

Expressing sorrow for having sinned or done wrong

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8
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Noxious

A

Harmful to health

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9
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Pernicious

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Causing injury, evil or wicked

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10
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Pertinent

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Having to do with what is being considering

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