Set 6 - Feb 17 Flashcards

1
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Renounce

A

Formally declare oneโ€™s abandonment of a claim or right

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2
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Ostracise

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Exclude from a group or society

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3
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Perturbed

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Anxious or unsettled, upset

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4
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Aghast

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Filled with horror or shock

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5
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Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

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6
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Hinder

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Make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen

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7
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Taunt

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A remark made in order to anger, wound or provoke someone

Provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

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8
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Circumvent

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Find a way around an obstacle

Deceive or outwit

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9
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Prohibit

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Formally forbid something by law or rule

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10
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Assist

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To help someone by doing a share of the work

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11
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Excess

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An amount of something that is more than necessary or desirable

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12
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Plenty

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A large or sufficient amount or quantity, more than enough

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13
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Surplus

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A mount of something left over when requirements have been met

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14
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Authorise

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Give official permission for or approval

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15
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Neglected

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Suffering a lack of proper care

Not receiving proper attention

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16
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Secluded

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A place not seen or visited by many people

17
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Dilapidated

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A building or object in a state of disrepair or ruin

18
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Accurate

A

Completely correct

19
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Exuberant

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Full of energy, excitement and cheerfulness

20
Q

Fortitude

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Courage in pain or adversity

21
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Prowess

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Skill or expertise in a particular activity

22
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Illustrious

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Well known, respected and admired for past achievements

23
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Refuse

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Indicate that one is not willing to do something

Rubbish