TFA 2 Flashcards

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spontaneous

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without preparation

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irrelevant

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not relating to the subject

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deem

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to believe, to judge

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tortuous

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winding

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5
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megalomania

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abnormal desire for wealth and power

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affinity

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a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, or idea

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corroborate

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TO MAKE CERTAIN

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debacle

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complete collapse or failure, sudden downfall

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nullify

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to render or declare legally void or inappropriate

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10
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yuletide

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THE CHRISTMAS SEASON

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strife

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discord, disagreement

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12
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coup

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revolution

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13
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amnesty

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a general pardon

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exonerate

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to free from guilt

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mendacious

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untrue

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parsimionious

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cheap, not wanting to spend money

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dismantle

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to strip of covering

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sumptuous

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lavish, splendid and expensive looking

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restrictive,

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harsh or confining

20
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balk

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to refuse to move