Vocab 11 Flashcards

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Accost

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Confront; To approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request

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Berate

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Scold harshly

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concur

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Agree

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Destitute

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Poor; lacking

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Dire

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Urgent; dreadful

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Epiphany

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Realization; a sudden insight

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Epitome

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Perfect example or model

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Hubris

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Arrogance; over bearing pride

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Quell

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Suppress; to put down forcefully

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Vindicate

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Clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof

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Contrite

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Remorseful

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Disparagement

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Belittle

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Fallacious

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Attempting to mislead; untruthful; deceptive

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Pious

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Religious devotion

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Abhor

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To hate; to detest

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