Unit 12 Flashcards by Matthew Alcaraz

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Absolve

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V. To free from guilt

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Caricature

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An exaggerated drawing

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Clangor

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N. A loud clang

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Contiguous

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Adj. in contact

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Cupidity

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N. Excessive desire

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Deleterious

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Adj. harmful

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Enhance

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V. To magnify

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Enthrall

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V. To charm

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Extenuate

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V. To lessen the seriousness of an offense

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Exude

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V. To send out

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Implicit

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Adj. implied

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Incisive

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Adj. sharp

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Ostentatious

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Adj. showy

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Paragon

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N. A representation of perfection

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Paraphrase

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N. Restatement of something

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Politic

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Adj. prudent in practical ways

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Preeminent

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Adj. outstanding

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Prosaic

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Adj. lacking imagination

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Redundant

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Adj. repetitive

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Sanctimonious

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Adj. making a hypocritical show of righteousness

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Scintillating

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Adj. sparkling

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Winsome

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Adj. charming