vocab week 3 Flashcards by Olivya Lindsey | Brainscape

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peremptory

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not allowing refusal or delay; imperative

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atelier

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an artist’s or a designer’s workshop

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perspicacious

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keen; mentally sharp

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expurgate

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to remove vulgar or objectionable material

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scapegoat

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one who bears the blame for others

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axiom

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a universal truth; an established rule

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dulcet

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melodious; pleasing to the ear

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usurp

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to take over; to seize power

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patronizing

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treating with condescension; acting superior

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iniquity

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an evil or wicked act

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Archiac

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no longer current or applicable; antiquated

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vacillate

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to waver; to sway indecisively

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abstemious

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using or consuming sparingly

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Tailsman

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a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

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pellucid

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transparent; clear

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