Lesson 3 Flashcards

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Abstemious

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Eating and drinking moderately

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2
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Archaic

A

No longer current or applicable;antiquated

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3
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Dulcet

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Melodious,pleasant to hear

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4
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Expurgate

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To remove objectionable words from

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5
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Idyllic

A

Carefree,simple; nearly perfect

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6
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Iniquity

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Sin; a wicked or evil act

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7
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Lithe

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Supple; graceful in motion

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8
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Patronizing

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To treat in a condescending manner, talk down to

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9
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Pellucid

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Transparent, clear

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10
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Perspicacious

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Keen, mentally sharp

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11
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Relegate

A

To assign

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12
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Scapegoat

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One who bears the blame for an offense

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13
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Talisman

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Magical charm for protection

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14
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Usurp

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To take over; to seize power

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15
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Vacillate

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Waver; to sway indecisively

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