VOCAB 61-72 Flashcards
1
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didactic adj.
A
teaching with an ulterior motive
2
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opulence n.
A
great wealth and luxuriousness
3
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propinquity n.
A
state of being close to someone or something
4
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malediction n.
A
a magical word to summon something evil
5
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upbraid v.
A
find fault w/ someone; scold
6
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abate v.
A
become less intense or widespread
7
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gall n. / v.
A
bold & impudent behavior
to irritate greatly
8
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sovereign n. / adj.
A
a supreme ruler, especially a monarch
possessing supreme or ultimate power
9
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dotard n.
A
physically weak old person
10
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breach n. / v.
A
an act of breaking a law or agreement
make a gap in and break through a wall or barrier
11
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wont n. / adj. / v.
A
one’s customary behavior for a particular situation
in the habit of doing something
to become accustomed
12
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manifold adj.
A
many and various
