Vocabulary #11 Flashcards

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Patrician-

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An aristocrat (more important person)

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Flagrant-

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Glaringly bad, outrageous (offensive, shameless)

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Emissary-

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One sent on a special mission to represent others

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Kindred-

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Having a similar origin, nature, or character

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Fracas-

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A loud quarrel or fight

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Lacerate-

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To tear (flesh) jaggedly

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Futile-

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Useless, pointless

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Immaculate-

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Spotless, perfect

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Gait-

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Manner of walking

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Carp-

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To complain, find fault in a pegging or nagging way

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Query-

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To ask, to inquire

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Queue-

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A line of people or vehicles

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Nefarious-

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Very wicked, notorious

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Genesis-

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Begginging, origin

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Facade-

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A deceptive outward appearance, a mis-representation

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