verb 5 English Flashcards

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anomalous

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abnormal,irregular,departing from the usual

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aspersion

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a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming

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bizarre

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extremely strange, unusual, atypical

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brusque

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abrupt , blunt , with no formalities

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cajole

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to coax ,persuade through flattery or artifice, to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises

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castigate

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to punish severely , to criticize severely

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contrive

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to plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan

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demagogue

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a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

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disabuse

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to free deception or error, set right in ideas or thinking

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ennui

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weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest

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fetter

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a chain or shackle placed on the feet

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heinous

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very wicked, offensive, hateful

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immutable

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not subject to change ,constant

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insurgent

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one who rebels or rises against authority

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megalomania

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a delusion marked by feeling of power

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sinecure

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a position requiring little or no work

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surreptitious

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stealthy , secret, intended to escape observation

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transgress

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to go beyond a limit or boundary ; to sin

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transmute

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to change from one nature

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vicarious

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performed ,suffered