Vocab1 Flashcards
1
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Emphasize
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accentuate
2
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perilous
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hazardous/ full of danger or risk
3
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inept
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bungling/incomepetent
4
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adage
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proverb
5
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decry
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disparage
Little worth
6
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moratorium
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Suspension
Temporary prohibition of an activity
7
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Cajole
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wheedle/ persuade
8
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Nepotism
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favorites/hiring relatives
9
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contentious
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quarrelsome/ involving heating argument
10
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unpretentious
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simple / Not attempting to impress others
11
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broach
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mention
12
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virulent
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Abrasive/ Sharp /Extremely severe or harsh
13
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Construe
His behavior could be construed as an apology
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Interpret /Understand
14
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Kennicott ( copper )
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