Vocab 3 Flashcards

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circumlocution

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using many words, particulary in an evasive way

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circumscribe

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restrict within limits

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3
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compunction

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a feeling of guilt

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concomitant

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naturally accompanying

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conducive

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helps produce desired results

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conflagration

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a large fire

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connive

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trick, conspire

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construe

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interpret

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contend

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reckon with, struggle against

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contrite

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feeling or remorse or guilt

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contentious

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likely to cause an argument

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12
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convivial

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friendly and cheerful environment

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13
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corpulence

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obesity, fatness

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14
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cupidity

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greed for money

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15
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dearth

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greed for money

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demagogue

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a political leader who appeals to the prejudices of the common people

17
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demur

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show reluctance, raise objections

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denigrate

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disparage - regard as being of little worth

19
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despot

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a tyrant (meha)

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diaphanous

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light and translucent

21
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dirge

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song of lament for the dead

22
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disparate

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different from one another

23
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disrepute

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state of disgrace