Vocabulary 2400 Set 17 Flashcards

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daunting

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adj. intimidating

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gallantry

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n. bravery

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resolute

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adj. determined

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steadfast

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adj. resolute, loyal

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valor

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n. bravery

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vanquish

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v. conquer

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byzantine

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adj. complex

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implausible

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adj. improbable

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ironic

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adj. incongruous

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juxtapose

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v. put side by side for contrast

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misnomer

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n. incorrect name/ term

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ostensible

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adj. apparent, supposed

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palpable

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adj. tangible, obvious

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tactile

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adj. concrete, tangible

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covet

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v. yearn for

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ascertain

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v. make certain of

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libel

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n. slander

v. slander

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notorious

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adj. infamous (bad reputation)

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defame

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v. libel

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slander

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n. defamation (act of attacking reputation of)