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Section 4 (301-400) Flashcards

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pique

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stimulate (interest or curiousity), or (be piqued) feel irritated or resentful

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insidious

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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects, treacherous; crafty

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aggradation

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the deposition of material by a river, stream or current.

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aggrandize

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increase the power, status, or wealth of

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reproof

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an expression of blame or disapproval

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ulcer

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an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal, a moral blemish or corrupting influence:

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convivial

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(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable

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replete

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filled or well-supplied with something, very full (of food)

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embrocation

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a liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains

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bilious

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affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting, lurid or sickly, spiteful, bad-tempered

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clandestine

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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

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salient

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adj: most noticeable or important, prominent, conspicuous. N: a piece of land or section of fortification that juts out to form an angle

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heraldry

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the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated:

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saucy

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impudent; flippant, mainly North American bold and lively; smart-looking, mainly British sexually suggestive, typically in a way intended to be lighthearted

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forbearance

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patient self-control; restraint and tolerance

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dexterous

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showing or having skill, especially with the hands

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asperity

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harshness of tone or manner

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stingy

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unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

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notwithstanding

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in spite of

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embargo

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an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

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monopoly

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the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service, a company or group having exclusive control over a commodity or service, a commodity or service in the exclusive control of a company or group, [usually with negative] the exclusive possession, control, or exercise of something

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brook (verb)

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tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition)

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saunter

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walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort

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heedless

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showing a reckless lack of care or attention

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fickle
changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection
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analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification: an analogy between the workings of nature and those of human societies, a thing which is comparable to something else in significant respects
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plight
n: a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation, v: pledge or promise solemnly (one's faith or loyalty)
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enumeration
the action of mentioning a number of things one by one
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insipid
lacking flavor, vigor or interest
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pacify
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of, bring peace to
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remonstrance
a forcefully reproachful protest
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curtail
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
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duplicitous, duplicity
deceit
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circumvent
find a way around (an obstacle)
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semblance
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
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indubitable
impossible to doubt; unquestionable
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abdication
an act of abdicating or renouncing the throne, failure to fulfill a responsibility or duty
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inimitable
so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique
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penance
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong. Religion, see sacrament of reconciliation
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paltry
(of an amount) small or meager
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edify
instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually
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trifle
a thing of little value or importance
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dissipation
the squandering of money, energy, or resources
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rheum
a watery fluid that collects in or drips from the nose or eyes
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pretense
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true, a false display of feelings attitudes or intentions.
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asunder
apart; divided, archaic
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extenuation
the action of lessening the seriousness of guilt or an offense
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recant
say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical
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heresy
belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine, opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted
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promenade
a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort, a leisurely walk, or sometimes a ride or drive, taken in a public place so as to meet or be seen by others
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graft, engraft
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap. an instance of grafting a shoot or twig. Medicine a piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically. a surgical operation in which tissue is transplanted
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accquital
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged
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reprieve
abandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to (something)
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stile
an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall
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deprecate
express disapproval of
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abase
to humiliate, degrade
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abate
to reduce, lessen
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aberration
something that differs from the norm
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abet
to aid, help, encourage
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abject
wretched, pitiful
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wretched
(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
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abjure
to solemnly reject, renounce
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abnegation
denial of comfort to oneself
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abridge
to cut down, shorten
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abrogate
to abolish, usually by authority
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abscond
to sneak away and hide
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absolution (n)
freedom from blame, guilt, sin
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abstruse
hard to comprehend
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acclaim, accolade (N!)
high praise, special distinction
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accord (n)
an agreement
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accretion
slow growth in size or amount
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acerbic
biting (harsh, cruel), bitter in tone or taste
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acquiesce
to agree without protesting
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acrimony
bitterness, discord
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acumen
keen insight, quick, smart decision
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acute
sharp, severe (of situation), also: perceptive understanding, shrewd of a person
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admonish
to caution, criticize, reprove
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adroit
skillful, dexterous
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adumbrate
to sketch out in a vague way
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aerial
somehow related to the air
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aesthetic
artistic, related to the appreciation of beauty
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aggregate
(n.) a whole or total (2. (v.) to gather into a mass
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aggrieved
distressed, wronged, injured
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agnostic
believing that the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven
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agriculture
farming
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alias
a false name or identity
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allay
to soothe, ease
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allege
to assert, usually without proof
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allocate
to distribute, set aside
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aloof
reserved, distant
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altercation
a dispute, fight
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amalgamate
to bring together, unite
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ambivalent
having opposing feelings
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ameliorate
to improve, something that was bad
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amenable
willing, compliant
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amenity
an item that increases comfort
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amiable, amicable
friendly
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rancor
bitterness, resentment
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amorous
showing love, particularly sexual
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amorphous
without definite shape or type

Vocab (14 decks)

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