Vocab 4/1 Flashcards

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Rescind

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(V) to revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)

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Belie

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(V) (of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of something
To hide/deceive

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Adamant

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(Adj., adv.) refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind
Stubborn

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Faction

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(N) a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics

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Effrontery

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(N) insolent or impertinent behavior (misbehaving)

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Penitence

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(N) the action of feeling/showing sorrow and regret for wrongdoing; repentance

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Perjury

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(N) lying under oath

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Beguile

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(V) to influence by trickery, flattery, etc., mislead, delude

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Affidavit

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(N) sworn statement made in front of an authorized official

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Stoic

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(Adj) able to endure pain/hardship without revealing feelings
(Can be a noun)

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