Vocab1 Flashcards

1
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Emphasize

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accentuate

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2
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perilous

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hazardous/ full of danger or risk

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3
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inept

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bungling/incomepetent

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4
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adage

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proverb

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5
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decry

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disparage

Little worth

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6
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moratorium

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Suspension
Temporary prohibition of an activity

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7
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Cajole

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wheedle/ persuade

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8
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Nepotism

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favorites/hiring relatives

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9
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contentious

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quarrelsome/ involving heating argument

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10
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unpretentious

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simple / Not attempting to impress others

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11
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broach

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mention

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12
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virulent

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Abrasive/ Sharp /Extremely severe or harsh

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13
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Construe
His behavior could be construed as an apology

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Interpret /Understand

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14
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Kennicott ( copper )

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