Lesson 3 Flashcards
1
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Allude
A
To refer to in an indirect way (used with to)
2
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Consecrate
A
- to set apart as holy
* to dedicate to a cause; to devote
3
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Disseminate
A
to scatter or spread widely
4
Q
Dote
A
to show excessive fondness for (used with on or upon)
5
Q
Exhort
A
To urge strongly; to warn or appeal
6
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Feckless
A
Careless or irresponsible
7
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Implicate
A
To show to be involved with something, especially something dishonest or illegal
8
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Lament
A
- to feel or express grief
* an expression of sorrow or grief in the form of a poem, song, etc.
9
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Monetary
A
Of or relating to money or currency
10
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Pensive
A
Deep in thought;dreamily thoughtful
11
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Pomp
A
A showy or dignified display
12
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Stilted
A
Artificially stiff or formal in manner
13
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Subjugate
A
v. to bring under control; to conquer
14
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Trauma
A
- a severe bodily injury
* emotional shock
15
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Wanton
A
- ignoring what is right
- unrestrained
- playful
