Vocabulary 12 Flashcards by Brennan Walley

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Malady

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A condition that is problematic

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Allude

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To refer to indirectly

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Grievance

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A reason for complaint

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Scintillate

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To e lively, exciting, or entertaining

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Vitiate

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To destroy or reduce effectiveness

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Remonstrance

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A forceful argument

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Extol

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To praise with admiration

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Nuance

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Slight difference in meaning or tone

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Fortuitous

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Accidental or unplanned/lukcy

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Aesthetic

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Pleasing in appearance

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Belie

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To portray incorrectly/misrepresent

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Nefarious

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Evil or extremely wicked

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Perfidious

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Disloyal/Seeking to mislead

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Probity

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Complete integrity or honesty

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Spurious

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Lacking validity/truthfulness

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