ordinace Flashcards

1
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ordinance

A

an authoritative rule

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2
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predilection

A

a predisposition in favor of something

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3
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rankle

A

make resentful or angry

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4
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defile

A

spot, stain, or pollute

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5
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ingratiating

A

capable of winning favor

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6
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manifestation

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an indication of the existence of some person or thing

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7
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injunction

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a formal command or admonition

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8
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dissembling

A

pretending with intention to deceive

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9
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apprehension

A

fearful expectation or anticipation

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10
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faction

A

a dissenting clique

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11
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abomination

A

an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence

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12
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snivel

A

cry or whine with snuffling

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13
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corroborate

A

support with evidence or authority; make more certain

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14
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begrudge

A

allow unwillingly or reluctantly

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15
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deference

A

courteous regard for people’s feelings

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16
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providence

A

the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
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17
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blatantly

A

in a completely obvious manner

18
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vindictive

A

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

19
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remiss

A

failing in what duty requires

20
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contention

A

a dispute where there is strong disagreement