Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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Broach
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Introduce
2
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Gratuitous
A
Unearned
3
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Etymology
A
Study of word sources
4
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Venerate
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Regard with deep respect, honor
5
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Truism
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Statement of truth
6
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Erudite
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Smart ,scholarly
7
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Charlatan
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Imposter
8
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Extol
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Praise highly
9
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Predisposed
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Tendency or preference in advance
10
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Immutable
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Never changing
11
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Infringe
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Violate or disregard a law
12
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Specious
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Seemingly desirable , reasonable ,or true
13
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Ostensibly
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Outwardly professed
14
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Absolve
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Free from guilt and blame
15
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Subjugate
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To conquer
16
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Antipodes
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Directly opposite points or things
17
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Retroactive
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Events that are the past
18
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Antipathy
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Strong dislike
19
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Nettle
A
Stinging plant
20
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Indigent
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Poor; needy