Vocab Part 20 Flashcards

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undermine

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to weaken or compromise

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underscore

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to line underneath for emphasis

to emphasize

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untenable

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weak or unsupportable, especially with respect to an opinion or situation

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vacillate

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to shift between multiple options or opinions

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venality

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the state of being capable of being bribed

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venerate

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to give a high degree of respect; may border on worship

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veracity

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truth and factual accuracy

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verbose

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long-winded; loquacious

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vexation

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state of being frustrated, irritated, or concerned

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volatile

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easily changeable or extreme; unstable

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whimsical

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fanciful or capricious

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zeal

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passion or fervor

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