SL Vocab 1 Flashcards

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able to be corrected, altered, or modified

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Amendable

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to be necessary or proper

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Behoove

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a contemptuous insult

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Contumely

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outward behavior or deportment

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Demeanor

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showing contempt or lack or respect

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Disdainful

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An imposing building

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Edifice

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possessing the power to produce a desired effect

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Effectual

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Prominent or noteworthy

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Eminent

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scornfully proud, snobbish, or arrogant

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Haughty

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not agreeing with established beliefs or standards

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Heterodox

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consisting of dissimilar elements

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Heterogenous

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deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

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Ignominous

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Impossible to see or notice

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Imperceptible

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Unfavorable, or ill-opened

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Inauspicious

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Immoral or unjust behavior

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Iniquity

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To make clear or evident

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Manifest

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A person’s look or manner

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Mien

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To spread throughout or permeate

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Pervade

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a person’s facial features or appearance

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Physiognomy

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Heavy, massive, and of great weight

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Ponderous

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Beyond what is normal

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Preternaturally

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shrewdness, keenness, acute judgement

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Sagacity

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shaking or quivering because of nervousness

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Tremulous

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accorded respect because of age, character, or wisdom

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Venerable

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A person’s face

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Visage