Test 1 Vocab Flashcards by Selah Young | Brainscape

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Abjure

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To reject

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Acerbic

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Bitter in tone or taste

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Acrimony

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Bitterness

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Acumen

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Keen in sight

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Adumbrate

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A vague sketch

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Alacrity

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Eagerness

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Anathema

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A cursed/detested person

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Approbation

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Praise

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Ascetic

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Practicing self-discipline for religious reasons

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Aspersion

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A curse

Expression of ill-will

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Blandish

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To charm

Flatter

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Antipathy

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Strong dislike

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Arrogate

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Take without justification

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Boon

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A gift

Blessing

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Brusque

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Short
Abrupt
Dismissive

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Buffet

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To strike with force