Lesson 21 Flashcards by sasha vassallo

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Confute

A

To argue or point out error

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Meritorious

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Deserving of an award or honor

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Mezzanine

A

The lowest balcony in a theater

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Tribulation

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An affliction or difficult experience

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Recumbent

A

Resting

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Dynasty

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A succession of rulers from the same family

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Purport

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To claim

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Forte

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An area of expertise

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Kleptomania

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An urge to steal regardless of economic motive

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Renown

A

Fame

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Ineffable

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Indescribable

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Fortitude

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Strength in adversity

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Botch

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To bungle

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Perennial

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Lasting indefinitely

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Brinkmanship

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Pushing dangerous situations to the edge of disaster

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