Unit 1 Flashcards by Dreanna Neal | Brainscape

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Broach

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Introduce

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Gratuitous

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Unearned

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Etymology

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Study of word sources

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Venerate

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Regard with deep respect, honor

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Truism

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Statement of truth

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Erudite

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Smart ,scholarly

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Charlatan

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Imposter

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Extol

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Praise highly

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Predisposed

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Tendency or preference in advance

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Immutable

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Never changing

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Infringe

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Violate or disregard a law

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Specious

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Seemingly desirable , reasonable ,or true

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Ostensibly

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Outwardly professed

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Absolve

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Free from guilt and blame

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Subjugate

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To conquer

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Antipodes

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Directly opposite points or things

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Retroactive

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Events that are the past

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Antipathy

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Strong dislike

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Nettle

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Stinging plant

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Indigent

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Poor; needy