Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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Appreciable
A
sufficient to be noticed or measured
2
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Autocratic
A
absolute in power or authority
3
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Blanch
A
to remove all the color from; to make or turn pale
4
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Blasphemy
A
an act, utterance, or writing showing contempt for something sacred
5
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Brawny
A
Strong, muscular
6
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Concerted
A
Planned or performed in cooperation with others
7
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Contend
A
to fight, struggle; to compete; to argue
8
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Humane
A
kind, merciful
9
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Illustrious
A
very famous, distinguished
10
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Intolerable
A
Unbearable
11
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Irreverent
A
disrespectful
12
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Laborious
A
Not easy, requiring hard work; hardworking
13
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Lithe
A
bending easily, limber
14
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Maltreat
A
to abuse, use roughly or crudely
15
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Ponder
A
to consider carefully, reflect on
