Vocab 19 & 20 Flashcards
1
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litigation (noun)
A
a lawsuit
2
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contingency (noun)
A
possible happening
3
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recant (verb)
A
to take back formally or publicly
4
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retaliate (verb)
A
to return an injury for an injury
5
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calumny (noun)
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a false statement meant to injure one’s reputation
6
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sedentary (adjective)
A
sitting and inactive
7
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impassively (adjective)
A
not feeling or showing emotions
8
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repudiate (verb)
A
to reject
9
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mollify (verb)
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to sooth the temper
10
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propensity (noun)
A
a natural tendency or ability
11
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vindicate (verb)
A
to clear of suspicion or blame
12
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reticent (adjective)
A
reserved
13
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temerity (noun)
A
reckless boldness
14
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fervid (adjective)
A
giving intense heat
15
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foment (verb)
A
to foster trouble
