Vocab Unit 3 Flashcards by Kevin C | Brainscape

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Abstemious

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(adj) eating and drinking moderately; temperate

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archaic

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(adj) no longer current or applicable; antiquated

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dulcet

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(adj) melodious, pleasant to hear

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expurgate

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(verb) to remove objectionable words from; expunge

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idyllic

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(adj) carefree, simple; nearly perfect; peaceful

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iniquity

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(noun) sin; a wicked or evil act; crime

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lithe

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(adj) supple; graceful in motion; nimble

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patronizing

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(adj) to treat in a condescending manner; talk down to

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perspicacious

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(adj) keen, mentally sharp; shrewd or astute

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relegate

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(verb) to assign; consign, commit

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pellucid

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(adj) transparent; clear

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scapegoat

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(noun) one who bears blame for an offense

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talisman

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(noun) a magical charm for protection; amulet

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usurp

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(verb) to take over; to seize power; seize

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vacillate

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(verb) to waver; to sway indecisively; hesitate

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