Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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abjure
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(v) to renounce, repudiate
2
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acrid
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(adj) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner ir temper
3
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august
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(adj) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
4
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callous
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(adj) emotionally hardened, unfeeling
5
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clandestine
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(adj) secret, concealed
6
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compunction
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(n) remorse, regret
7
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cinflagration
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(n) a large destructive fire
8
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elated
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(adj, part) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
9
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indeliable
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(adj) not able to be erased or removed; memorable
10
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indulgent
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(adj) yielding to the wishes or demands of others
11
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inverterate
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(adj) firmly established, long-standing; habitual
12
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irrelevant
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(adj) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
13
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nocturnal
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(adj) of or occurring in the night
14
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platittude
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(n) a commonplace, state, or trite remark
15
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quell
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(v) to subdue, put down forcibly
