Vocabulary 1.07.13 Flashcards
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Venerable
A
Commanding respect
2
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Iniquity
A
Sin
3
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Indecorous
A
Improper
4
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Ostentatious
A
Intended to attract notice; showy
5
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Sagacious
A
shrewd; perceptive
6
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Vagary
A
Unpredictable occurrence
7
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Tremulous
A
Trembling
8
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Waggery
A
Mischievous humor
9
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Impertinent
A
Now showing proper respect
10
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Obstinacy
A
Stubborness
11
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Blithe
A
Carefree
12
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Connate
A
Existing naturally
13
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Chaos
A
Disorder of matter
14
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Aversion
A
Object arousing intense dislike
15
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Suffrage
A
Vote or voting
16
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Divines
A
Clergy
17
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Radiant
A
Shining brightly
18
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Tumultuous
A
Rough; stormy
19
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Bastions
A
Fortifications
20
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Parsimony
A
Stinginess
21
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Extort
A
Obtain by threat or violence
22
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Userers
A
Money lenders who charge very high interest
23
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Avarice
A
Greed
24
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Importunate
A
Insistent
25
Munificent
Generous
26
Equivocal
Having more than one possible interpretation
27
Appellation
Name or title
28
Dilapidated
Disrepair
29
Sublime
Noble; majestic
30
Superflous
Excessive; not necessary
31
Evitable
Avoidable; preventable
32
Magnanimity
Generousity
33
Posterity
All succeeding generations
34
Alacracity
Speed
