Lesson 21 Flashcards
1
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ALIENATE:
A
To make unfriendly or hostile
2
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APHORISM:
A
A short statement of a general truth
3
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AUTONOMOUS
A
Acting independently; having the right or power of self-government
4
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BREVITY:
A
Shortness of duration
5
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CHASTISE:
A
To censure severely
6
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CONSUMMATE:
A
Complete in every detail; perfect
7
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DEBILITATING:
A
Impairing the health or strength of
8
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DETERRENT:
A
Something that discourages or prevents; a dissuading thing or factor
9
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DISSONANCE:
A
A lack of harmony or agreement; discord
10
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ENDORSE
A
To approve or support openly
11
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EXCULPATE
A
To clear from alleged fault or guilt
12
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FLACCID
A
Lacking normal firmness; limp or flabby
13
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GUILE:
A
Deceitful cunning; sly behavior
14
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IMPECUNIOUS
A
Having little or no money
15
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INDISPUTABLE:
A
Unquestionable or undeniable
