Vocab #1 Sep. 22 Flashcards
1
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wrought
A
worked; elaborated
2
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irony
A
use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning
3
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vehement
A
passionate; forceful; ardent
4
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usurp
A
seize; take by force
5
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impeach
A
challenge; question
6
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pecuniary
A
relating to money; financial; dat cash flow doe$$$
7
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sanguine
A
optimistic; hopeful (blood-red)
8
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infrastructure
A
the basis or underlying framework of a system or organization
9
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reciprocal
A
mutual; given or felt by each toward the other; corresponding; matching
10
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omnipotent
A
all powerful; almighty
11
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auspicious
A
promising success
12
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precipitous
A
dangerously high or steep
13
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diffident
A
modest or shy; lack of self-confidence
14
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subjugate
A
conquer; bring under domination or control
15
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inculcate
A
instill; teach persistently
