Lesson 25 26 32 Flashcards
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Derive
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To obtain from a source
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Sustain
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To support
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Inclination
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Tendency toward
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Prudence
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Carefulness
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Denote
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To indicate
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Indefatigable
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Never tired
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Perpetual
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Endlessly
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Bestow
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To give as a gift
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Oblivion
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The state of being forgotten
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Resolve
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To make a firm decision
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Irrevocable
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Conclusively
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Repose
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To relax or rest
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Ameliorate
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To make better
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Faculty
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The ability to act or do
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Ardent
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Passionately
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Countenance
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Appearance
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Sullen
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Gloomy
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Pedantry
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A vain display learning
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Dejection
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A state of depression
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Zealot
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Fanatic
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Wry
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Clever or grim sense of humor
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Wayward
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Selfish, stubborn
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Virulent
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Poisonous
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Virtuoso
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One with exceptional musical skill
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Ungainly
Clumsy
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Tout
Easily managed or controlled
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Tirade
Critical speech
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Stupefy
Bewilder
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Scope
Opportunity range
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Charismatic
Exercises a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others
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Remorse
Deep and painful regret
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Obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
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Cryptic
Having a meaning that’s mysterious obscure
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Irate
Feeling or characterized by great anger
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Belied
Disguise, or contradict; failed to fulfill or justify
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Dilatory
Slow to act
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Exploit
Using in an unfair or selfish way
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Steadfast
Resolutely, or dutifully firm and unwaverin
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Eloquence
Fluent speech
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Cull
To select
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Forbear
To refrain
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Amiable
Friendly
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Castigate
Reprimand someone severely
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Egotism
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance
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Combatant
Fighter
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Alussion
Indirect reference
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Creek
Small body of water
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Faze
To be disturbed
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Manor
Estate
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Precede
To come before
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Rein
Leather straps used to control a horse
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Reign
Period of rule
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Anomaly
Exception
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Conceive
Form or devise a plan
