Vocab Week 6 Flashcards

1
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to sketch out in a vague way

A

adumbrate

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2
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to polish, shine

A

burnish

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3
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mercy

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clemency

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4
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violate the sacredness of a thing or place

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desecrate

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5
Q

extremely bad

A

egregious

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6
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meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standards

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fastidious

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7
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commanding, dominating

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imperious

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8
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clear,transparent

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limpid

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9
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diverse, varied

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manifold

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10
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lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect

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obtuse

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11
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derogatory, uncomplimentary

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pejorative

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12
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defiant, unapologetic

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recalcitrant

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