Lesson 3 Flashcards
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Abstemious
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Eating and drinking moderately
2
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Archaic
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No longer current or applicable;antiquated
3
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Dulcet
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Melodious,pleasant to hear
4
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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
6
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Iniquity
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Sin; a wicked or evil act
7
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Lithe
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Supple; graceful in motion
8
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Patronizing
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To treat in a condescending manner, talk down to
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Pellucid
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Transparent, clear
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Perspicacious
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Keen, mentally sharp
11
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Relegate
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To assign
12
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Scapegoat
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One who bears the blame for an offense
13
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Talisman
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Magical charm for protection
14
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Usurp
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To take over; to seize power
15
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Vacillate
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Waver; to sway indecisively