VOCAB 13-24 Flashcards
1
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strumpet n.
A
a woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships
2
Q
sycophant n.
A
a person who acts superfluous toward someone important in order to gain advantage
3
Q
unctuous adj.
A
a person that is excessively flattering; oily
4
Q
condone v.
A
accept and allow (morally wrong behavior) to continue
5
Q
garland n.
A
a wreath of flowers worn on the head or hung as decoration
6
Q
auspicious adj.
A
conducive to success; favorable
7
Q
dodder v.
A
move in a feeble way because of old age
8
Q
senile adj.
A
a person having mental weakness due to old age
9
Q
pious adj
A
devoutly religious
10
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anarchist n.
A
a person who advocates or promotes anarchism (no hierarchy)
11
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sententious adj.
A
given to moralizing in an arrogant manner (know it all)
12
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graven v.
A
engrave on a surface
