Vocab, Jan 26 Flashcards
1
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Abashed
A
Embarrassed, ashamed
2
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Abhor
A
Regard with disgust and hatred
3
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Adulterated
A
Render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually an inferior one
4
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Albeit
A
however, although
5
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affable
A
friendly
6
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arduous
A
difficult and tiring
7
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chasm
A
difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
8
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cliché
A
a phrase/opinion overused (stereotypical)
9
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conjure
A
call upon (to make appear)
10
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coup d’etat
A
sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government
11
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cursory
A
hasty and not thorough
12
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curt
A
short
13
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daunt
A
to make someone feel intimidated
14
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de facto
A
in fact, or in effect, whether by right or not
15
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disdain
A
the feeling that someone/something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect
