"MOV" SET 2 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Scimitar
A
Def: short sword w/ a curved blade
Syn: blade, sword
2
Q
Livery
A
Def: uniform worn by a servant
Syn: uniform
3
Q
Esteem
A
Def: to respect and admire
Syn: respect, admire
Ant: disrespect
4
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Heinous
A
Def: angry or bitter conflict
Syn: wicked, evil
Ant: pure, good
5
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Burnish
A
Def: to polish by rubbing
Syn: polish
Ant: tarnish
6
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Strife
A
Def: angry or bitter conflict
Syn: conflict, Struggle
Ant: peace
7
Q
Peruse
A
Def: read carefully and thoroughly
Syn: examine, inspect
Ant: Skim, scan
8
Q
Drone
A
Def: to speak in a dull, monotonous manner
Syn: hum, buzz
9
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Obscure
A
Def: vague; not clear or plain
Syn: hidden, unclear
Ant: clear
10
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Carrion
A
Def: dead and rotting flesh
Syn: corpse, carcass
