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