Set A And B Flashcards
1
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Decree
A
An order having a force of law
2
Q
Citadel
A
A fortress that overlooks and protects a city
3
Q
Adage
A
A proverb; wise saying
4
Q
Vigil
A
A watch; especially at night; any period of watchful attention
5
Q
Churlish
A
Lacking politeness or good manners
6
Q
Evolve
A
To develop gradually
7
Q
Hover
A
To float or hang suspended over
8
Q
Laggard
A
A person who moves slowly or falls behind
9
Q
Discordant
A
Disagreeable in sound
10
Q
Jostle
A
To make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing
11
Q
Plaudits
A
Applause
12
Q
Rubble
A
Broken stone or bricks; ruins
13
Q
Wrangle
A
To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way
14
Q
Servile
A
Of or relating to a servant; behaving like or suitable for a servant
15
Q
Preclude
A
To make impossible