Vocab List 13 Flashcards
1
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straggle
A
to stray from the road, course, or line of march
2
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marital
A
of or relating to marriage; conjugal; matrimonial
3
Q
turf
A
a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots
4
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batter
A
to beat consistently and hard; pound repeatedly
5
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taint
A
a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful
6
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obfuscate
A
to confuse
7
Q
reciprocate
A
to give in return
8
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embitter
A
to make bitter; cause to feel bitterness
9
Q
enervate
A
to deprive of force or strength; weaken
10
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gauge
A
to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure
11
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condemn
A
to indicate strong disapproval of
12
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inanity
A
lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness
13
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stalwart
A
strong and stoutly built; sturdy and robust
14
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laud
A
to praise; extol
15
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dictate
A
to say or read out loud for another person to transcribe
