Lesson XI Vocab Flashcards

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Flagrant

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Glaringly bad; outrageous

Syn: offensive, shameless, brazen

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Patrician

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An aristocrat
Syn: noble
Ant: commoner

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Emissary

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One sent on a special mission to represent others

Syn: ambassador, agent

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Kindred

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Having similar origin, nature, or character ~ Leo & Sammy ;)
Syn: homogeneous
Ant: disparate

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Fracas

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A loud quarrel or fight

Syn: brawl

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Lacerated

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To tear (flesh) jaggedly
Syn: ineffectual; fruitless
Ant: effectual; useful

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Immaculate

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Spotless; perfect
Syn: clean; pure
Ant: dirty; soiled; spotted

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Gait

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Manner of walking

Syn: walk

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Carp

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To complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way
Syn: grumble; nag; nitpick
Ant: praise; laud

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Query

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To ask; to inquire

Syn: question; interrogate

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Queue

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A line of people or vehicles

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Nefarious

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Very wicked, notorious
Syn: villainous; despicable
Ant: reputable; honest

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Genesis

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Beginning, origin
Syn: start, birth
Ant: conclusion, finish

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Facade

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A deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation

Syn: pretense; charade

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Futile

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Useless; pointless
Syn: ineffective; fruitless
Ant: effective; useful

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