Vocab #4

Question 0

Acrimonious

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Adj; angry and bitter

Question 1

Acquisition

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Noun; an asset or object bought or obtained

Question 2

Atypical

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Adj; irregular or abnormal

Question 3

Coerce

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Verb; to persuade to do something by using force or threats

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Contravene

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Verb; to violate the prohibition or order of

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Contumely

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Noun; insulting language

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Elocution

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Noun; the skill of clear and expressive speech

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Emissary

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Noun; a person sent on a special mission

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Ineffectual

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Adj; not producing any or the desired effect

Question 9

Inveigh

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Verb; to speak or write about something with great hostility

Question 10

Plebiscite

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Noun; a true democracy

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Politic

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Adj; right thing to do at the right time

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Prospective

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Adj; expected or expecting to be something particular in the future

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Repartee

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Noun; conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

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Replete

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Adj; Filled or well-supplied with something

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Sagacity

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Noun; Good judgement or wisdom

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Salient

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Adj ; Most noticeable or important

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Turpitude

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Noun; Wickedness or shameful

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Venal

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Adj; showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery

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Verify

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Verb; make sure something is true