Vocab #18 Flashcards

1
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Intercession

A

The act of praying or acting in another’s behalf

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2
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Albeit

A

Although, even though

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3
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Bereft

A

devoid of; lacking;deprived or robbed of

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4
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Gratis

A

Free

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5
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Lineaments

A

distinctive or characteristic features of the face

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6
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Presage

A

a sign or a warning that something bad will happen

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7
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Prodigal

A

Wasteful

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8
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Prolixity

A

tendency to use many words

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9
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Sinecure

A

easy, well-paying jobs

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10
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Visage

A

Face

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