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Vocab 1 Flashcards

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Aggregation

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the formation of a number of things into a cluster (NOUN)

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Anathema

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something or someone that one vehemently dislikes (NOUN)

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Apprised

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inform or tell someone (VERB)

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Bellicose

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demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight (ADJECTIVE)

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Deference

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humble submission and respect (NOUN)

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Dictum

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a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source (NOUN)

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Disdainfully

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showing contempt or lack of respect (ADJECTIVE)

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Effaced

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erase a mark from a surface (VERB)

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Etiquette

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the customary code of polite behavior in a society among members of a particular profession or group (NOUN)

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Equanimity

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mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation (NOUN)

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Expatriated

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settle oneself abroad (VERB)

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Glade

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an open space in a forest (NOUN)

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Imperious

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assuming power or authority without justification, arrogant, and domineering (ADJECTIVE)

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Ineffable

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too great or extreme to be expressed in words (ADJECTIVE)

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Inscrutable

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impossible to understand or interpret (ADJECTIVE)

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Malign

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evil in nature or effect (ADJECTIVE) or speak about someone in a critical manner (VERB)

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Oscillation

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movement back and forth at a regular speed (NOUN)

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Precipitate

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cause an undesirable event to happen suddenly (VERB) or done, made, or acting suddenly and without consideration (ADJECTIVE)

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Querulous

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complaining in a petulant or whining manner (ADJECTIVE)

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Recumbent

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lying down in a position of comfort or rest (ADJECTIVE)

21
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Summarily

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in a summary manner; without customary formalities (ADJECTIVE)

22
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Vituperative

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bitter and abusive (ADJECTIVE)

23
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Vociferation

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noisy outcry; clamor (NOUN)

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