List XIII Flashcards

1
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to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun

A

Abjure

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2
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harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

A

acrid

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3
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majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

A

august

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4
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emotionally hardened, unfeeling

A

callous

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5
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secret, concealed; underhanded

A

clandestine

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6
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remorse, regret

A

compunction

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7
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a large destructive fire

A

conflagration

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8
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in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased

A

elated

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9
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not able to be erased or removed; memorable

A

indelible

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10
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yielding to the wishes or demands of others

A

indulgent

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