Lesson Twelve Flashcards
1
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heresy
A
a belief opposed to the established doctrine
2
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hoax
A
something intended to deceive or fool
3
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hue
A
that quality which makes one color differ from others
4
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humility
A
an absence of vanity
5
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hurtle
A
to dash, to move swiftly with great force
6
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hyperbole
A
extreme exaggeration for effect that is not meant to be taken literally
7
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hypercritical
A
overly critical
8
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ignominy
A
public shame, disgrace, or dishonor
9
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impeccable
A
faultless, without flaws
10
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implacable
A
cannot be appeased or pacified
11
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inane
A
without sense or meaning; silly
12
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incarcerate
A
to put into prison; confine
13
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incisive
A
sharp; keen; penetrating
14
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incognito
A
hiding one’s name, rank, or position
15
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indiscreet
A
not wise or judicious; imprudent in speech or action
