Vocab List #4 Flashcards

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Celibacy (n.)

A

the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

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Censure (v.)

A

Criticize sharply

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Cessation (n.)

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A stopping or discontinuation

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4
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Chaff (n.)

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Worthless matter

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Chagrin (n.)

A

Embarrassment or complete loss of courage

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Chimerical (adj.)

A

Imaginary or whimsical

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Coalesce (v.)

A

come together to form one mass or whole.

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Debacle (n.)

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a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

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Debauchery (n.)

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Correction or self conduglence

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Deference (n.)

A

humble submission and respect.

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Defile (v.)

A

sully, mar, or spoil

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Deign (v.)

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To lower oneself before an inferior

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Delineate (v.)

A

describe or portray (something) precisely.

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Demeanor (n.)

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outward behavior or bearing.

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Denouement (n.)

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Outcome or result

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