Unit 12 Vocab Flashcards
1
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to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
A
abjure
2
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harsh in taste or odor
A
acrid
3
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majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
A
august
4
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emotionally hardened, unfeeling
A
callous
5
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secret, concealed; underhanded
A
clandestine
6
Q
sharp in manner or temper
A
acrid
7
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remorse, regret
A
compunction
8
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a large destructive fire
A
conflagration
9
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in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
A
elated
10
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not able to be erased or removed; memorable
A
indelible
11
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yielding to the wishes or demands of others
A
indulgent
12
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firmly established, long-standing; habitual
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inveterate
13
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not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
A
irrelevant
14
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of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
A
nocturnal
15
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a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
A
platitude
