Vocabulary 10 Flashcards
1
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To take the place of
A
Supplant
2
Q
State of perplexity; difficult or uncertain situation
A
Quandary
3
Q
Advocating the doctrine of equal rights for all citizens
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Egalitarian
4
Q
To belittle, say uncomplimentary things; to put down.
A
Disparage
5
Q
Abundant; plentiful
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Copious
6
Q
Done or acting in a secret, sly manner
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Surreptitious
7
Q
Ready to serve; eager in offering unwanted services or advice.
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Officious
8
Q
Not genuine; false
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Spurious
9
Q
Troublesome or oppressive; burdensome
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Onerous
10
Q
The art or public speaking
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Elocution
11
Q
To cause to twist or bend; to suffer acutely, as in pain or embarrassment
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Writhe
12
Q
Dead and rotting flesh
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Carrion
13
Q
A short pleasure trip
A
Jaunt
14
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Bending easily and gracefully
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Lithe
15
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Cheaply vulgar in appearance or nature; tawdry; disreputable.
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Raffish
