Unit 18-20 Flashcards

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1
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Convention

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Custom

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Converge

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To approach, come together

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Convex

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Curved outward

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Convivial

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Sociable

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Convoluted

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Twisted, complicated

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Copious

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Abundant

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Coquette

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A woman who flirts

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Cornucopia

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A state of abundance 丰饶之角

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Cosmology

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Study of the universe as a totality

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Covert

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Hidden, secret

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Covetous

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Desiring Sth owned by others

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Cozen

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Deceive

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Craven

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Cowardly

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Credence

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Acceptance of Sth as true

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Credo

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Creed 信条

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Daunt

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To discourage, dishearten, intimidate

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Dearth

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Scarcity缺乏,不足

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Debauchery

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Corruption放荡

19
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Decorum

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Proper behavior

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Defame

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To malign, harm someone’s reputation

21
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Default

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To fail to act未履行,拖欠;欺诈

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Deference

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Respect,regard for another’s wish

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Defunct

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No longer existing

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Delineate

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To represent or depict

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Demographic

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人口统计的

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Demotic

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Pertaining to people

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Demur

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To express doubt

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Denigrate

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To slur someone’s reputation

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Denizen

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Inhabitant, a regular visitor

30
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Denouement

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Outcome