Vocabulary 19 Flashcards by Brennan Walley | Brainscape

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abomination

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immoral, disgraceful, shameful

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adjuration

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to command solemnly

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allot

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to give as a share of what is available

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auspicious

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promising well for the future/good omens

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avarice

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a stong desire to obtain money

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benevolent

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showing kindness or goodwill

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blatant

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intentional offensive/obvious

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brandish

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to wave something about/to threaten

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carnage

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widespread and indiscriminate slaughter

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clemency

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mercy or leniency

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afficionado

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a fan/enthusiastic admirer

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bravado

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false bravery/swaggering courage

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hacienda

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a large estate, ranch, or plantation

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peccadillo

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a small fault or transgression

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peon

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an unskilled laborer or unimportant person.

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