Vocab 2 Flashcards

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Citadel

A

a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.

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2
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Speakeasy

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an illicit liquor store or nightclub.

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3
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Collaborate

A

work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something.

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4
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Servile

A

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

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5
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Discordant:

A

Disagreeing

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6
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Adage

A

a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

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7
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Bonanza

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a situation or event that increases wealth, good fortune, or profits.

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8
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Plaudits

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an expression of praise or approval.

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9
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Rubble

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waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings.

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10
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Churlish

A

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

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