Unit 12 Vocabulary Workbook Flashcards
1
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Absolve
A
To clear from blame, respondibility or guilt
2
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Caricature
A
A representation that exaggerates a subjects characteristic features
3
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Clangor
A
A loud ringing sound
4
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Contiguous
A
Side by side, touching
5
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Cupidity
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An eager desire for something; greed
6
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Deleterious
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Harmful, injurious
7
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Enhance
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To raise to a higher degree
8
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Enthrall
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To captivate, charm, hold spellbound
9
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Extenuate
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To lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses
10
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Implicit
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Implied or understood though unexpressed
11
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Incisive
A
Sharp, keen, penetrating
12
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Inimical
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Tending to cause harm or obstruct developments
13
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Ostentatious
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Marked by conspicuous or pretentious display
14
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Paragon
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A model of excellence or perfection
15
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Politic
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Prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed
