Vocab Lesson 17 Flashcards
1
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Caustic
A
Biting; stingingly sharp or sarcastic; highly irritating
2
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Exodus
A
A mass departure or immigration
3
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Retribution
A
Something justly deserved, especially a punishment
4
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Abscond
A
To depart quickly and secretly, especially to avoid punishment
5
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Raillery
A
Good-humored ridicule or teasing
6
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Scourge
A
Person or thing that causes great trouble or misfortune
7
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Agnostic
A
Believing in neither side of an argument
8
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Terse
A
Brief and to the point
9
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Circumspect
A
Careful; heedful; attentive to all points
10
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Uncanny
A
Weird; strange
11
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Penitent
A
Remorseful; sorry for having done wrong
12
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Vindicate
A
To clear of suspicion of accusations
13
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Renegade
A
One who deserts one side in favor or another; traitor; outlaw
14
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Taciturn
A
Not fond of talking; usually silent
15
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Repose
A
A state of relaxation or sleep
