Lesson 29-30 Flashcards by irina glatman | Brainscape

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Pacifist

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One who completely opposes violence

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Nuance

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Subtle differences

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Paradigm

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Clear example

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Obdurate

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Stubborn

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Onerous

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Difficult

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Painstaking

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Careful

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Parch

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Make dry

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Parody

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Intentional mockery

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Peevish

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Unpleasant

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Quell

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Suppress

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Ravenous

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Insatiable

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Rebuttal

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Defense

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Redolent

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Reminscent

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Reverent

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Respectfull

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Sanction

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Formally approve

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Scathing

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Harshly critical

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Spurn

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Reject with contempt

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Strident

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Loud and harsh

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Staunch

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Strong and loyal

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Teem

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Abundant

Q

Lie
Lay

A

To rest/recline or to tell untruth/receive
To put something down