Unit 11 Flashcards
1
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brev’ity
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noun, shortness.
2
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de’mure
A
adjective, sober and serious in manner, or modest.
3
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di’vulge
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verb, to tell, reveal or make public.
4
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gar’ble
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verb, to distort and make unintelligable
5
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re’coil
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verb, to shrink or spring back
6
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re’lentless
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adjective, unyielding, harsh, or without pity
7
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stacc’ato
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adjective, detached or disconnected in sound or style
8
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com’port
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verb, to conduct oneself or to be in agreement
9
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depre’ciation
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noun, a lessening in value or a belittling
10
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enlight’ened
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adjective, free from ignorance or false ideas, or possessing sound understanding
11
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pro’ponent
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noun, one who puts forward a proposal or supports a cause or belief.
12
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re’coup
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verb, to make up for, or to regain
13
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riv’ulet
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noun, a small stream
14
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stat’ute
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noun, a law
15
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con’cise
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adjective, expressing much in a few words.
