verb 4 English Flashcards

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a general pardon for an offense against a government,in general , any act of forgiveness

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amnesty

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self-government ,political control

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autonomy

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self-evident , express a universally accepted principle

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axiomatic

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a adorn or embellish , to display conspicuously

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blazon

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a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding

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caveat

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fair , just , embodying

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equitable

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7
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to free entanglements or difficulties

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extricate

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to steal ,especially in a sneaky way

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filch

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to mock , treat with contempt

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flout

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tending to be troublesome

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fractious

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a rule of conduct or action

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precept

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beneficial ,helpful ,healthful

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salutary

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bitter severe

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scathing

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scourge

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to whip, punish severely

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funereal , typical of the tomb

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sepulchral

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tending to cause sleep

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soporific

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extremely strict in regard to moral standards

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straitlaced

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lasting only a short time

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transient

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not easily carried , handled

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unwisely

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dull, uninteresting ,tiresome

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vapid