MC 10 Flashcards

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Idioms

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The language peculiar to a people or a district, community or class

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Calamity

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A state of deep distress or misery caused by misfortune or loss

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Licentious

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Lacking (disregarding) legal or moral restraints

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Venerable

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Respect because of wisdom

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Piecemeal

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Gradually; in pieces or fragments

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Subsidize

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To support financially

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Underscore

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To draw a line under;

to make evident: emphasize or stress

To provide with accompanying music

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Hegemony

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Leadership, influence or authority over others: domination

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Heedless

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Not taking heed: inconsiderate, thoughtless

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