Lesson 8 Vocab Flashcards

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Abate

A

to lessen in violence or intensity

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2
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Decorum

A

conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior

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3
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Abhor

A

to detest; to hate strongly

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4
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Dole

A

to distribute; to give out sparingly

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5
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Gamut

A

the whole range or extent

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6
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Extrovert

A

one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others

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7
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Droll

A

amusing in an odd or whimsical way

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8
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Duplicity

A

intentional deceit in speech or conduct

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9
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Effigy

A

a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group

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Austere

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stern; severe; plain

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