Vocab 2 Flashcards

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abject

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completely without pride or dignity

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aberration

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deviation from the norm

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abjure

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renounce (reject) a belief, cause, or claim

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4
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abnegation

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reject something

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5
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abscond

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flee

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6
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abstruse

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dense or obscure

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accede

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agree to a demand

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8
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acumen

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ability to make good judgements

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9
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alacrity

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brisk eagerness

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10
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ambivalence

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state of uncertainty

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11
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assiduous

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showing great care

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12
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beguile

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charm or enchant

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13
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bereft

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deprived or lacking

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14
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blandishment

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flattering statement to persuade someone

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15
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bovine

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cow like

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16
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calumny

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slander

17
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carouse

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drink and party in a lively way

18
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carp

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complain about trivial matters

19
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cavort

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dance around excitedly

20
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censorious

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critical of others