Vocab 19 & 20 Flashcards by Justin K

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litigation (noun)

A

a lawsuit

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contingency (noun)

A

possible happening

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recant (verb)

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to take back formally or publicly

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retaliate (verb)

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to return an injury for an injury

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calumny (noun)

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a false statement meant to injure one’s reputation

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sedentary (adjective)

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sitting and inactive

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impassively (adjective)

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not feeling or showing emotions

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repudiate (verb)

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to reject

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mollify (verb)

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to sooth the temper

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propensity (noun)

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a natural tendency or ability

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vindicate (verb)

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to clear of suspicion or blame

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reticent (adjective)

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reserved

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temerity (noun)

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reckless boldness

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fervid (adjective)

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giving intense heat

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foment (verb)

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to foster trouble

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solicitous (adjective)

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showing concern or worry

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auspices (noun)

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approval and support

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hiatus (noun)

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a space where something is missing

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clandestine (adjective)

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concealed, usually for a forbidden purpose

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vestige (noun)

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a slight remnant