Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 4 Flashcards

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Shrewd, Resourceful, Dexterous, Skillful

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Adroit

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Opponent, Enemy, Foe, Opposition

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Adversary

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Turn away, Prevent, Forestall, Hold off, Obviate

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Avert

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Understandable, Convincing, Sound idea

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Cogent

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Tear down, Destroy, Raze, Smash

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Demolish

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Disappear, Vanish, Dry up

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Evaporate

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About money, Financial, Monetary, Pecuniary

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Fiscal

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Interfere, Hold back, Hinder, Impede, Obstruct

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Hamper

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Damp, Moist, Wet

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Humid

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Flood, Deluge, Overwhelm, Swamp

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Inundate

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Gigantic, Giant, Huge, Enormous

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Mammoth

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Make clear, Evince, Demonstrate, Reveal

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Manifest

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Rude, Objectionable, Offensive

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Obnoxious

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Dangerous, Complicated, Situation, Dilemma, Predicament

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Plight

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Refill, Renew, Restore

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Replenish

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Condemnation, Censure, Reproof

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Reprimand

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Annul, Cancel, Repeal, Abolish, Take away, Remove

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Rescind

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Closed-mouthed, Silent, Taciturn, Uncommunicative

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Reticent

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Worthy of Honor, Venerate, Worship, Adore

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Revere

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Malevolent, Ominous

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Sinister