September Flashcards

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Zilch

A

Nada, nothing, nichts

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2
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Flotsam

A

Debris in water not deliberately thrown overboard, after shipwreck

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3
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Cornucopia

A

Horn of plenty (fruits), large collection

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4
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Abrogation

A

the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement

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5
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Finagle

A

Obtaining by dishonest means

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6
Q

Amis amant

A

Friends who have fun

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7
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Mea culpa

A

Latin, acknowledging fault, my bad

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8
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Curmudgeon

A

a bad-tempered person, especially an old one

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9
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Pyrrhic victory

A

won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor

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10
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Intrepid

A

fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

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11
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Cathartic

A

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.

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12
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Odious

A

Extremely unpleasent; repulsive

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13
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Asperse (verb)

A

Attack or criticise the reputation or integrity of

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