Vocab act 3-5 Flashcards

1
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Abhor

A

regard with disgust and hatred.

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2
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Arbitrate

A

Reach a judgment or settling (from someone of authority)

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3
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Avarice

A

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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4
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Censure

A

the expression of formal disapproval.

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5
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Dauntless

A

showing fearlessness and determination.

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6
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Deftly

A

in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.

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7
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Entrails

A

the innermost parts of something.

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8
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Epicure

A

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

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9
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Fruitless

A

failing to achieve the desired results; unproductive or useless.

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10
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Gentry

A

people of a specified class or group.

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11
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Laudable

A

deserving praise and commendation.

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12
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Mar

A

impair the appearance of; disfigure.

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13
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Mirth

A

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

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14
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Pernicious

A

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

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15
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Purtibation

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anxiety; mental uneasiness.

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16
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Pristine

A

clean and fresh as if new; spotless.

17
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Rancor

A

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

18
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Sundry

A

various items not important enough to be mentioned individually. 7.

19
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Tarry

A

of, like, or covered with tar.

20
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Verity

A

a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance.