Vocabulary #13 Flashcards
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Embroil-
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To draw into a conflict or fight
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Holocaust-
A
A great or complete destruction of life
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Anachronism-
A
Something or someone existing out of its proper time
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Denigrate-
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To attack the reputation of, to speak ill of
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Humane-
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Kind, compassionate
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Effusive-
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Emotionally excessive, overly demonstrative
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Defunct-
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No longer in existence
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Lackey-
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A slavish follower, minion
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Envisage-
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To form a mental image
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Lament-
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To mourn
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Gape-
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To stare at with an open mouth
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Impertinent-
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Rude and disrespectful
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Haughty-
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Arrogant, proud
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Nemesis-
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Someone or something a person can cannot conquer or achieve, a hated enemy
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Lethal-
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Deadly
