TBT - vocab 1 Flashcards

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Malicious (adj.)

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having the nature of threatening evil

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Abhorrence (n.)

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hate coupled with disgust

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3
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Traipse (v.)

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To walk or tramp about

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Shroud (v.)

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To cover as if with a burial garment

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Septic (adj.)

A

of or relating to or caused by the process of decay

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Corrode (v.)

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To become destroyed by water, air, or an acid

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Unsavory (adj.)

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morally offensive; unpleasant in reputation

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Echelon (n.)

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A level of authority in a hierarchy

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Illustrious (adj.)

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widely known and esteemed

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Vehement (adj.)

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marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

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Ponderous (adj.)

A

labored and dull; slow and clumsy because of great weight

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Induce (v.)

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To cause; to make happen

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13
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Catalyst (n.)

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something that causes an important event to happen

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Nefarious (adj.)

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extremely wicked

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Lacerated (adj.)

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Torn or deeply cut

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