Lesson 2 Flashcards

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Disabuse

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To free someone from believing something false

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Heresy

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The act of holding a belief that goes against an established doctrine

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Audit

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To check the accuracy of financial accounts and records

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Motley

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Made up of dissimilar parts; being of many colors

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Libation

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A drink, especially an alcoholic one

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Docile

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Easy to teach or manage; obedient

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Restive

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Restless and impatient

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Banter

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Teasing; playful conversation

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Castigate

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To criticize or punish severely

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Anathema

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A hated, repellant person or thing

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Gauche

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Lacking social graces; tactless

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Ignominy

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Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor

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Dither

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To hesitate nervously

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14
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Emaciated

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Extremely thin, wasted away

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Repine

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To be discontent

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