Vocab 1 Flashcards

Chapters 1-6 Vocab: Consult, Sullied, Satisfactory, Tyrannical, Revelation, Concede, Foray, Condescend, Compel, Expound, Erratic, Amiable, Unanimous, Arbitrate, Inquisitive

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Consult

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Definition: Seeking help/advice from someone such as an expert
Part of Speech: Verb

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Sullied

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Definition: Damage the purity or integrity of; defile
Part of Speech: Adj, adverb, & noun

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Satisfactory

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Definition: fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect
Part of Speech: Adj

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Tyrannical

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Definition: Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Part of Speech: Adj

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Revelation

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Definition: A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
Part of Speech: Noun

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Concede

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Definition: Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Part of Speech: Verb

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Foray

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Definition: A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid
Part of Speech: Noun

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Condescend

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Definition: Show feelings of superiority; being kind
Part of Speech: Verb

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Compel

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Definition: Force or oblige (someone) to do something
Part of Speech: Verb

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Expound

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Definition: Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail
Part of Speech: Verb

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Erratic

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Definition: Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
Part of Speech: Adj

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Amiable

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Definition: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
Part of Speech: Adj

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Unanimous

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Definition: (Of two or more people) fully in agreement
Part of Speech: Adj

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Arbitrate

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Definition: (Of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgement or settlement
Part of Speech: Verb

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Inquisitive

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Definition: Curious or inquiring
Part of Speech: Adj

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