List 7 Flashcards

1
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fission

A

to split apart

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2
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vacate

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to clear out

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3
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entice

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to lure or attract using temptation

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4
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constrict

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to compress, to make tighter, to stop the development of something

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5
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vehement

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having deep feeling

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6
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heed

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to give careful attention, to accept

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7
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epoch

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period of time era

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8
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ebullient

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overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement, high-spirited

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9
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despondent

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deeply depressed

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10
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synopsis

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short summary, outline

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11
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diminish

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to become or make smaller in size, number, or degree

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12
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usurp

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to seize, to take by force, usually dealing with power

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13
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splice

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to join, to bind, to attach

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14
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admonish

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to scold, to advise against something

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15
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petrify

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to turn to stone, to paralyze with fear or with surprise

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16
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bravado

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a showy and pretentious display of courage

17
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assailable

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able to be attacked by blows or words

18
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scrupulous

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having a strict moral code

19
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slander

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a false statement meant to injure

20
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trite

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lacking originality, inspiration, and interest