Spelling List 16 Flashcards
1
Q
acquit
A
to declare innocent of a crime or accusation
2
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to declare innocent of a crime or accusation
A
acquit
3
Q
capitulate
A
to surrender under certain conditions; to give in
4
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to surrender under certain conditions; to give in
A
capitulate
5
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culprit
A
one accused of a crime or wrongdoing
6
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one accused of a crime or wrongdoing
A
culprit
7
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legitimate
A
reasonable or authentic
8
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reasonable or authentic
A
legitimate
9
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placate
A
to pacify the anger of
10
Q
to pacify the anger of
A
placate
11
Q
probe
A
to investigate by asking questions or physically searching
12
Q
to investigate by asking questions or physically searching
A
probe
13
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quizzical
A
characterized by either a teasing or a puzzled expression
14
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characterized by either a teasing or a puzzled expression
A
quizzical
15
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retract
A
to take back or draw in
