List 5 Flashcards by Hemant Dixit | Brainscape

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corroborate

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confirm; support

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nexus

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connection

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subjugate

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conquer; bring under control

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scrupulous

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extremely thorough

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collusion

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conspiring in a fraudulent scheme

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belie

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contradict; give the lie to

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polemic

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controversy; argument in support of a point of view

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disabuse

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correct a false impression

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debauch

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seduce from virtue; corrupt

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deference

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courteous regard for another’s wish

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fawning

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courting favor by flattering and cringing

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trenchant

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cutting; keen

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incisive

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cutting; sharp

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audacious

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daring; bold

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opaque

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dark; not transparent

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resplendent

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dazzling; glorious

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baleful

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deadly; ominous

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guile

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deceit; cunning

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infer

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deduce; conclude

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rampart

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defensive mound of earth