Quiz words Flashcards

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Rationalize

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Excuse , reason , justify

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Infiltrate

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Move in , penetrate

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Denote

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Indicate, refer to specifically

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Deceptive

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Misleading,hide the truth for an advantage

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Insidious

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Harmful, destructive in a gradual way

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Exhilarate

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Elate , invigorate, stimulate

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Mandatory

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Required,obligatory

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Emulate

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Excel , strive , copy

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Deference

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Honor, respect,courteous submission

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10
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Antonym

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Opposite

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Nominal

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Very small, insignificant

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12
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Patricide

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Act of killing one’s father

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13
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Extenuate

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Lessen,ameliorate

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14
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Confer

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Consult

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15
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Synonym

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Same

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Narcissism

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Excessive love or admiration of oneself,conceit

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Matricide

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Act of killing one’s mother

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Abhorrent

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Disgusting or detestable

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Adjunct

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Assigned as a temporary status

20
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Benefactor

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One that gives aide

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Prosecute

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Bring before a court of law for trial .

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Uncourth

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Crude, undefined

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Malign

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Harmful,evil

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Intervene

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To come between in order to hinder

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Taunting

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Insulting language

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Mannerism

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Peculiarity of stye or action