Sea Words 1-23 Flashcards

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Abhor

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Discust , hatred

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2
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Abridge

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Privlage

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3
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Absecond

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Hurry, secretly, to leave

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4
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Accessory

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Useful

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5
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Adherant

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Someone who supports things

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6
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Adjourn

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break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

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7
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Admonish

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Warn or reprimand

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8
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Adroit

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Clever or skillful

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9
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Alacrity

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Brisk , cheerful

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10
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Alien

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belonging to a foreign country or nation.

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11
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Allusion

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figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to a famous story, person, object, or event

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12
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Altercation

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Any argument involving inappropriate language, threats of violence, may include minor physical contact

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13
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Altruistic

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when we act to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves

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14
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Ambiguous

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something that is difficult to understand because it is not shown or expressed clearly

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15
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Ban

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to forbid something from being or happening.

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16
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Berate

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to scold or rebuke severely.

17
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Biased

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favors one side or issue over another

18
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Brazen

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very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behavior.

19
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Cacophonus

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harsh or jarring sound

20
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Candid

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honest, straightforward, and sincere

21
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Catalyst

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a substance that can speed up a reaction, without being consumed in the process

22
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Chide

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to express disapproval of; scold; reproach

23
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Clemency

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forbearance, leniency, or mercy, as toward an offender or enemy