Unit 12 Vocab 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 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
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planned or performed in cooperation with others.
7
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contend
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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
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bending easily, limber
14
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maltreat
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to abuse, use roughly or cruelly
15
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ponder
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to consider carefully, reflect on
