Vocab Lesson 3 (English) Flashcards by jodie ho | Brainscape

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abrogate

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to abolish, usually by authority

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capacious

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very spacious

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behemoth

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something of tremendous power or size

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deferential

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showing respect for another’s authority

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fetid

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having a foul odor

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grievious

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injurious, hurtful; serious or grave in nature

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maudlin

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weakly sentimental

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nomadic

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wandering from place to place

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officious

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offering one’s services when they are neither wanted nor needed

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paramount

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greatest in importance, rank, character

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partisan

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a follower, adherent

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reciprocate

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to give in return

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scintillating

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sparkling

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tirade

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a long speech marked by harsh or biting language

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utopia

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an imaginary and remote place of perfection

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