Lesson 16 Flashcards

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salient (adj)

A

significant

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recant (v)

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to withdraw a statement

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jocular (adj)

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humorous

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palliate (v)

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to ease

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malleable (adj)

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easily changed

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recreant (n)

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a coward

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affinity (n)

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an attraction to

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impalpable (adj)

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unable to be felt

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fiscal (adj)

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pertaining to finances

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regale (v)

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to delight with something pleasing

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miscreant (n)

A

a vicious person

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flagellate (v)

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to whip

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13
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lascivious (adj)

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lustful

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14
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flout (v)

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to ridicule

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salacious (adj)

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obscene

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