Vocab #3 Flashcards by Brandon Sutton | Brainscape

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Peremptory

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Not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

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Scapegoat

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One who bears the blame for others

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Atelier

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An artist or a designer’s workshop

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Axiom

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A universal truth; an established rule

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Dulcet

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Melodious; pleasing to the ear

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Usurp

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To take over; to seize power

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Patronizing

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Treating with condescension; acting superior

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Iniquity

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An evil or wicked act

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Archaic

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No longer current or applicable; antiquated

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Vacillate

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To waver; to sway indecisively

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Perspicacious

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Keen; mentally sharp

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Abstemious

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Using or consuming sparingly

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Talisman

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A magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

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Expurgate

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To remove vulgar or objectionable material

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Pellucid

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Transparent; clear

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