Lesson X Vocab Flashcards

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Fallible

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Capable of error
Syn: imperfect
Ant: infallible, flawless

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Blatant

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Obvious, too conspicuous
Syn: unconcealed, deliberate
Ant: secretive, cautious

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Dawdle

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To waste time
Syn: tarry, loiter
Ant: hasten, expedite

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Affiliate

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An associate, partner

Syn: member, colleague

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Fawn

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To act slavishly submissive
Syn: grovel
Ant: ignore, disregard, neglect

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Calumny

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A false and malicious accusation
Syn: slander, slur
Ant: compliment

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Berate

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To scold or rebuke severely and at length
Syn: admonish, reprimand
Ant: praise

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Minion

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A fawning, servile follower
Syn: lackey
Ant: leader

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Desolate

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Lonely, forlorn, uninhabited, barren
Syn: deserted, bleak
Ant: populous, cheerful

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Bane

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The cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death
Syn: blight, curse
Ant: aid, assistance

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Pacify

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To calm down
Syn: appease, placate
Ant: provoke, agitate

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Garble

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To mix up, distort

Syn: jumble, corrupt

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Prevaricate

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To lie

Syn: hedge

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Filch

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To steal

Syn: pilfer, pinch

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Neophyte

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A beginner
Syn: novice, amateur
Ant: expert, veteran

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