MST 4 Part 3 Flashcards

1
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deciduous

A

short-lived

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2
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vituperative

A

insulting; slanderous

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3
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aural

A

of or relating to the ear or the sense of hearing

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4
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captious

A

tending to find fault and criticize

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5
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expiate

A

to forgive

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6
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taper

A

gradually decrease

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7
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rescind

A

abolish

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8
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unprecedented

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never done before

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9
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impeachable

A

called into question

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10
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travail

A

laborious effort

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11
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unencumbered

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free from restraint (control)

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12
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fettered

A

hindered; To restrict the freedom of

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13
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insular

A

narrow-minded attitude

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14
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perfunctory

A

indifferent; routine

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15
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forebears

A

ancestors

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16
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affinities

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attractions; preferences

17
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coalesce

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to blend or unite

18
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sanction

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to approve or penalize