Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Acquit

A

absolve; exonerate declare innocent

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Alternate

A

substitute; alternative

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Condone

A

over-look; excuse

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Congested

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clogged; overcrowded

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Crucial

A

decisive; critical

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Drowsy

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sleepy; lethargic

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Encumber

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burden; tax

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Impair

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weaken; diminish; damage; mar

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Inane

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empty headed; silly; foolish; asinine

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Infraction

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violation; breach; infringement

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Nominal

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trifling; insignificant

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Objective

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aim; goal; purpose

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Offend

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insult; affront; provoke

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Rectify

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correct; remedy; amend

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Remorseful

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Contrite; penitent

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Restive

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restless; uneasy; edgy

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Sanctuary

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asylum; shelter

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Scope

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range; breadth; extent

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Sever

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cut; dissolve; separate

20
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Tepid

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lukewarm; unenthusiastic