Vocab Lesson 9 Flashcards
1
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Highly relevent or apt
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apposite
2
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A false accusation meant to hurt someone’s reputation. Also known as slander.
A
calumny
3
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An area or territory over which control is exercised
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domain
4
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A field of activity, knowledge, or concern
A
domain
5
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Of, on, or near the back of a creature
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dorsal
6
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To lesson the vigor or strength of
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enervate
7
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to enfeeble
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enervate
8
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One with discriminating taste, expecially but not exclusively relating to food and drink
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epicure
9
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To clear from alleged guilt or fault
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exculpate
10
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Differing in kind or parts; varied
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heterogeneous
11
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Extremely small in size or quantity
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infinitesimal
12
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Of, at, from, or towards the side
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lateral
13
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Of or relating to the earliest ages; primitive
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primeval
14
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The best or most typical example
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quintessence
15
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Having a saw-toothed or notched edged
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serrated
