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Vocab #4,5,6 Flashcards

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1
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Image of teacher ripping up contract

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abrogate

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2
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the definition for Credible

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able to be believed; convincing

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3
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The thunder sounding in the distance promised a storm very soon

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Harbinger

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4
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the definition for Nuzzle

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rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth. Lean or snuggle against.

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5
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definition for Reprehensible

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deserving censure or condemnation.

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6
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The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk, is the definition to which

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Blasphemy

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7
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a question mark inside an unfinished puzzle

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Enigma

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8
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Trying to follow Sandra’s line of thinking was complex, convoluted at times, filled with misdirection, contradictions, and a network of lies that had me lost on so many levels.

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Labyrinthine

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9
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An expression of praise or approval, is the definition for which

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Plaudit

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10
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Delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late, is the definition for which

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Tardy

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definition for Tedium

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the state of being tedious.

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definition for Repudiate

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refuse to accept or be associated with. Deny the truth or validity of.

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13
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I have hundreds of pumpkins to pick from, just find one you like.

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Plethora

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definition for Obfuscate

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render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. Bewilder

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picture of person crying

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Lachrymose

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picture of person rejecting food

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Abstain

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17
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Have a severely detrimental effect on, is the definition of which

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Blighted

18
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Tommy was quick to jump at the ocean front property in Iowa; he couldn’t believe it was so cheap a price.

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Credulous

19
Q

Envelop completely and hide from view, is the definition of which of

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Enshroud

20
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The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful, is the definition

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Haughtiness

21
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Frank new that he could use the information because he had used his source several times in the past and the info was always good.

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Credible

22
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picture of a person being applauded

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Plaudit

23
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Delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late, is the definition for which

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Tardy

24
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the definition for Reprehensible

A

deserving censure or condemnation.

25
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the definition for Abrogate

A

repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

26
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A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another is the definition for which

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Harbinger

27
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He knew that if he was going to make weight for his match, it would require him to not eat or drink certain things.

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Abstain

28
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Claire was intrigued by Seth, she couldn’t figure him out no matter how she tried to unravel the puzzle that was Seth.

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Enigma

29
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picture of a girl running because she is late

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Tardy

30
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picture of a person taking a ´gullibility´ test

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Credulous

31
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definition of Credible?

A

able to be believed; convincing

32
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Tearful or given to weeping is the definition for which

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Lachrymose

33
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definition for Celerity

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swiftness of movement

34
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Tommy was a born mechanic. At two years old, he took apart the broken lawnmower and put it back together so it would run properly.

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Dexterous

35
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definition for Incoherent

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(of spoken or written language) expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear.

36
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picture of two girls, one has an arrow point at her and is more pale

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Pallid

37
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definition of Scrupulous

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(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

38
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Leaving no doubt; unambiguous, is the definition for which

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unequivocal

39
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The plumber was trying to stop the water flowing out of the faucet when the homeowner mentions how well the electrician did their job.

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Extraneous

40
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(Of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate, is the definition of which

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Presumptuous

41
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Ineffective or bungling; clumsy, is the definition of which

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Maladroit

42
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A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person, is the definition of which

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Anecdote

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