Vocab Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Related or belonging to an earlier time.
A
archaic
2
Q
To take part in wild, noisy merrymaking
A
carouse
3
Q
Clever desception through the use of misleading or confusing words or acts
A
chicanery
4
Q
Causing or marked by argument or conflict
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Contentious
5
Q
to conceal with an intent to decieve
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dissemble
6
Q
Conspicuously bad; flagrant
A
egregious
7
Q
to utterly abhor; to denounce as detestable
A
execrate
8
Q
Faithfulness; allegiance
A
fealty
9
Q
A small system that operates or develops like a larger system; a miniature world
A
microcosm
10
Q
A sudden violent and uncontrollable action or occurrence.
A
paroxysm
11
Q
Having to do with money
A
pecuniary
12
Q
High moral character
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rectitude
13
Q
A clever scheme for gaining an end
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stratagem
14
Q
To render useless or ineffectual; to weaken
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stultify
15
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A blood feud; a prolnged and bitter feud
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vendetta
