scholarship lesson 16 Flashcards

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access

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admittance, entry, connection, route, introduction

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bristle

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fume, seethe, barb, irritant, irritate

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brook

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tolerate, bear, abide, allow

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capricious

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fickle, inconstant, impulsive, unpredictable

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certitude

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certainly, conviction, assurance, confidence, belief

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complicity

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collusion, connivance, collaboration, involvement

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distraught

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tormented, troubled, agitated, anxious

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impeccable

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exquisite, immaculate, flawless

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imperturbable

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assured, composed, calm,unfuffled

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jubilant

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euphoric, exuberant, triumphant, exultant

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mollify

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soothe, placate, assuage, pacify

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nadir

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base, bottom, low point, depression

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nettle

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annoy, irritate, chafe, provoke

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pinnacle

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apex, zenith, peak, acme

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rash

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epidemic, plague, eruption

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staunch

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ardent, faithful, constant, loyal

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superlative

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magnificent, superb, outstanding

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tortous

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winding, labyrinthine, serpentine

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universal

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ubiquitous, prevalent, global, worldwide

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virulent

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fatal, malignant, pernicious

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rash

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audacious, immature, imprudent