Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Censure

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Verb

To criticize sharply

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Celibate

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Noun

Unmarried

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Cessation

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Noun

A stopping, a discontinuance

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Chaff

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Noun

Worthless matter

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Chagrin

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Noun

Emabarassement, a complete loss of courage

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Chimerical

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Adj

Imaginary, fantastical

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Coalesce

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Verb

To blend, merge

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Debacle

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Noun

A complete fail, total collapse

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Debauchery

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Noun

Corruption, self indulgence

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Deference

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Noun

Respect, consideration

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Defile

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Verb

To pollute, corrupt

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Deign

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Verb

To lower oneself before an inferior

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Delineate

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Verb

To describe, depict

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Demeanor

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Noun

Behavior, manner of conducting oneself

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Denouement

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Noun

An outcome, result

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