Unit 14 Flashcards

Spelling

1
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Amorous

A

Expressing love or the state of being in love

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2
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Belittle

A

To present or speak of as unimportant or of little value

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3
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Censure

A

-To blame or find truth
-A severe criticism or harsh judgement

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4
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Deem

A

To consider; to believe

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5
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Divulge

A

To make known something secret ; to reveal

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6
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Exorbitant

A

Exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable

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7
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Expostulate

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To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval

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8
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Fateful

A

Having great or significant consequences

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9
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Ingrate

A

An ungrateful person

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10
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Injunction

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-An order or command
-A court order prohibiting someone from doing something

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11
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Moribund

A

Close to death

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12
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Motif

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A theme or idea in a work of art or literature that is devolved and repeated

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13
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Subsidize

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To support by giving financial aid

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14
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Sumptuous

A

Extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious

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15
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Voluble

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Characterized by a ready flow of words; talkative

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