Vocab Unit 12 Flashcards
1
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to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
A
abjure
2
Q
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
A
acrid
tip: “acid”
3
Q
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
A
august
4
Q
emotionally hardened, unfeeling
A
callous
5
Q
secret, concealed; underhanded
A
clandestine
6
Q
remorse, regret
A
compuction
7
Q
a large destructive fire
A
conflagration
8
Q
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
A
elated
9
Q
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
A
indelible
10
Q
yielding to the wishes or demands of others; giving in
A
indulgent
11
Q
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
A
inveterate
12
Q
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
A
irrelevant
13
Q
occurring at night
A
nocturnal
14
Q
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
A
platitude
tip: pl”attitude”
15
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to subdue, put down forcibly
A
quell
