Lesson 3 Flashcards

1
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excerpt

A

Noun
A passage selected from a book, play, piece of music, etc.

Verb
To take passage from a book, etc.; to quote

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2
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exhilarate

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Verb

To cheer; to stimulate; to enliven

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3
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exonerate

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Verb

  1. To free from blame
  2. To relive of a task
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4
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exorbitant

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Adjective

Excessive

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5
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compound

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Verb
To mix together; to combine two or more parts or elements

Adjective
Having tow or more parts or elements

Noun
A combination of element, parts, or substances

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6
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exposition

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Noun

  1. A precise statement or explanation
  2. A public exhibit or show
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7
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expound

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Verb

To set forth and explanation or view of something in detail

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8
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impose

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Verb

  1. To set up; or to force something (or oneself) on others
  2. To take unfair advantage of someone
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9
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impostor

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Noun

One who deceives by using a false identity

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10
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proponent

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Noun

One who argues in support of something

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