Vacob 9 Flashcards by Evan Kelly | Brainscape

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Duplicity

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Deception
Chicanery
Deceit

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Fracas

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Disturbance
Fight
Altercation

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Chasm

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Gap
Abyss
Cleavage

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Torque

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Twisted item

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Insidious

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Sneaky
Tricky
Dangerous

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Venerate

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Revere
Cherish
Exhalt

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Pellucid

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Clear
Bright
Explicit

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Preclude

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Inhibit
Make impossible
Avert

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Vexation

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Annoyance
Irritation
Concern

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Castigation

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Punishment
Chastisement
Discipline

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Credulous

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Gullible
Naive
Believing

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Ersatz

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Artificial
Counterfeit
Fake

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Presage

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Prediction
Indication
Predict or have a feeling

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Foible

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Personal imperfection
Eccentricity
Idiosyncrasy

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Reprehend

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Disapprove
admonish
Berate

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Abiding

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Continuing

existing for an indefinite time eternal

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Insurgent

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Rebellious
Rebel
Revolutionary

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Pompously

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Pretentiously
Arrogantly
Boastfully

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Contrite

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Regretful
Apologetic
Humble

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Similes

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Comparison
Analogy
Metaphor