s. voc. lesson 14 Flashcards

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insult, outrage, offense to dignity

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affront

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strong desire, ambition, goal

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aspiration

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hinder, frustrate, thwart

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balk

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no hope, depressing, gloomy

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bleak

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scatter, dissipate

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disperse

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twilight, evening,

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dusk

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7
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approve openly, support

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endorse

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immeasurable, untold, numerous

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incalculable

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suggest, imply, discreetly imply

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insinuate

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grow stronger, strengthen, sharpen

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intensify

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seditious, rebellious, plot

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mutinous

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11
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Rob, plunder

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loot

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12
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making amends, repentant

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penitent

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point of view, veiwpoint

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perspective

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plundering, exploiting

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predatory

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ridicule, bitterness

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sarcasm

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restrain, fetter

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shackle

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long and harsh speech

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tirade

18
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fearful uncertainty

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trepidation

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foolish, brainless

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witless