Lesson 3 Flashcards by AmyLiccet Newman | Brainscape

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Archaic

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No longer current; antiquated

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Abstemious

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Eating and drinking moderately

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Dulcet

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Melodious, pleasant to hear

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Expurgate

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To remove objectionable words from

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Idyllic

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Carefree, simple; nearly perfect

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Iniquity

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Sin; a wicked or evil act

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Lithe

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Supple; graceful in motion

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Patronizing

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To treat in a condescending manner

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Pellucid

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Transparent; clear

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Perspicacious

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Keen, mentally sharp

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Relegate

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To assign

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scrapegoat

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One who bear the blame for an offense

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Talisman

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Magical charm for protection

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Usurp

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To take over; seize power

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Vacillate

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To sway indecisively

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