Vocab 1-50 Flashcards
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The derivation of a name for the name of real or mythical person
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Eponymous
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Diabolical
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Devilish
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Sin
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Iniquity
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Agreeably stimulating, possessed of a lively charm
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Piquant
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Poverty
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Penury
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Humbly yielding or submissive
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Servile
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Substitution of a name with that of another associated with it
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Metonymy
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To set something up as sacred
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Consecrate
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All powerful
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Omnipotent
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To scold
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Chide
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Caution
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Prudence
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To moderate soften or lessen
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Mitigate
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Disparaging of derogatory
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Pejorative
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To comply it yield
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Acquiesce
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Strong dislike
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Antipathy
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Hiding place
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Cache
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Punish
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Castigate
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Mercy
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Clemency
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Fearful
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Timorous
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Cheerful
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Sanguine
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Talkative
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Loquacious
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Teaches a specific lesson or moral
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Didactic
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Deception
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Guile
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Secretive
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Furtive
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Without pause
Incessant
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Sad, mournful
Dolorous
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Sociable
Gregarious
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Hardworking
Diligent
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To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
Abate
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A departure from normal
Aberration
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Praise
Accolade
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To be added by growth
Accrue
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Highest point
Acme
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Novice/ young assistant
Acolyte
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To encourage or help, especially in doing something wrong
Abet
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Bitter in language or manner
Acrimonious
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Insight
Acumen
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Firm in purpose or opinion; unyielding
Adamant
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Warning
Admonition
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Excessive praise
Adulation
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Pertaining to the beautiful
Aesthetic
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Quality evoking compassion or pity
Pathos
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Cheerful willingness or eagerness; speed
Alacrity
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To make more bearable; to lessen
Alleviate
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Quarrel
Altercation
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To make better
Ameliorate
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Peaceful relations; friendship
Amity
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Majestic
August
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Indifference.
Apathy
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To pacify or soothe
Appease
