Power Vocab Flashcards
crate vocab flashcard for Honors English 10
Anti-Semite (N)
1) Hitler was profoundly anti-Semitic, but he was also anti-Modern
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hostile or prejudice against Jewish people
Delineate (V)
The report clearly delineates the steps that must be taken
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describe or portray something precisely
disseminate (V)
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spread (something, especially information) widely.
enervate (V)
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Lacking in energy or vitality
Foreboding (N)
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fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
Impervious (ADJ)
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Unable to be affected by
Infamy (N)
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the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
Intercede (V)
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intervene on behalf of another.
Midwife (N)
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A person (typically a woman) trained to assist women in childbirth
Miscreant (N)
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a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law.
Nonaccredited (ADJ)
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not recognized as meeting prescribed standards or requirements
Over accentuate (V)
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to make (something) more prominent or noticeable
predilection (N)
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a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
reiterate (V)
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say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
semiliterate (ADJ)
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unable to read or write with ease or fluency; poorly educated.
Subservient (ADJ)
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prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
Superlative (ADJ)
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of the highest quality or degree