vocab 12 Flashcards

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caricature

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a representation (drawing) where characteristics are exaggerated

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absolve

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to clear from blame

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clangor

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loud ringing noise

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contiguous

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side by side

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cupidity

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greed

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deleterious

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harmful

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enhance

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to raise to a higher degree

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enthrall

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to captive, charm

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extenuate

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to lessen the seriousness of offensive my making excuses

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implicit

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implied

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incisive

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sharp or keen

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ostentatious

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showy

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paragon

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model of excellence or perfection

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paraphrase

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to sum up, reword

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politic

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prudent

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prosaic

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dull or unoriginal

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redundant

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extra

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sanctimonious

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self-righteous

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scintillating

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sparkling or twinkling

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winsome

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charming or attractive