Lesson Four Flashcards

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Censure

A

To criticize sharply

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Cessation

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A stopping; discontinuance

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3
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Chaff

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Worthless matter

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Chagrin

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Embarrassment; a complete loss of courage

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5
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Chimerical

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Imaginary; fantastic

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6
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Coalesce

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To blend, merge

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7
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Debacle

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A complete failure; total collapse

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8
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Debauchery

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Corruption; self-indulgence

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Deference

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Respect; consideration

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10
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Defile

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To pollute; corrupt

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11
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Deign

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To lower oneself before an inferior

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12
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Delineate

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To describe, depict

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13
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Demeanor

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The behavior; manner of conducting oneself

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14
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Denouement

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An outcome, result

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15
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Celibate

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Abstaining from sex

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