Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Adroit

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Shrewd,Resourceful,dexterous,skillful

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Adversary

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Opponent,Enemy,Foe,opposition

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Avert

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Turn away,Prevent,forestall,Hold off,Obviate

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Cogent

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Understandable,Convincing,Sound idea

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Demolish

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Tear down,destory,Raze,smash

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Evaporate

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Disappear,Vanish,Dry up

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Fiscal

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About Money,Financial,Monetary,Pecuniary

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Hamper

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Interfere,Hold back,Hinder,Impede,Obstruct

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Humid

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Damp,Moist,Wet

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Indundate

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Flood,Deluge,Overwhelm,Swamp

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Mammoth

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Gigantic,Giant,Huge,Enormous

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Manifest

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Make clear,Evince,Demonstrate,Reveal

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Obnoxious

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Rude,Objectionable,Offensive

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Plight

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Dangerous,Complicated Situation,Dilemma,Predicament

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Replenish

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Refill,Renew,Restore

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Reprimand

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Condemnation,Censure,Reroof

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Rescind

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Annul,Cancel,Repeal,Abolish,take away,remove

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Reticent

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Closed-mouthed,Silent,Taciturn,Uncommunicative

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Revere

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Worthy of honor,Venerate,worship,adore

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Sinister

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Evil,Malevolent,Ominous,Criminal