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Vocabulary 3 Flashcards

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Valor

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great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle (bravery)

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Deprive

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deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something (take something away)

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Obscurity

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the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant (irrelevant)

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Wholly

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entirely; fully (completely)

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Doctrine

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a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group; (belief)

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Resolutely

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in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner (determine to make something happen)

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Confined

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(of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped

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Prevail

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prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious; win over the fact that something is better than the other

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Primitive

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relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something (ancient)

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Imperialism

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a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force

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Contented

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happy and at ease (satisfied)

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Content

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in a state of peaceful happiness

- Satisfy (someone)

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Prosper

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succeed in material terms; be financially successful

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Piety

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the quality of being religious or reverent

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Purge

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rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling; (remove)

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Condone

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accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue; tolerate bad behavior

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Console

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comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment

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Condole

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express sympathy for (someone); grieve with

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Summon

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authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court

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Spindles

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a slender rounded rod with tapered ends used in hand spinning to twist and wind thread from a mass of wool or flax held on a distaff

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Fatal

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causing death

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Mere

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That is solely or no more or better than what is specified

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Bondage

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The state of being a slave.

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Relentlessly

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in an unceasingly intense or harsh way (never-ending)

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Relentless

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oppressively constant; incessant (never-ending)

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Reluctant

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unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

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Mirthlessly

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the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.

or lively and cheerful activity or celebration

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Mirthless

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(of a smile or laugh) lacking real amusement and typically expressing irony (humorless)

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Tonal

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relating to the tone of music, color, or writing

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Crescendo

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the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound

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Dryly

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in a matter-of-fact or ironically humorous way

32
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Evoke

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bring or recall to the conscious mind

33
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Braggart

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a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

34
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Pectorals

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a pectoral (Brest or chest) muscle

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Stereo

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sound that is directed through two or more speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source

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Deposition

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the action of deposing someone, especially a monarch

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Depository

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a place where things are stored

38
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Suave

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(especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant

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Concord

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agreement or harmony between people or groups

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Gambit

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a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage

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Wends

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go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route

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Struts

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  • a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist compression
  • walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
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Amenities

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a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place

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Horrific

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causing horror

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Dread

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anticipate with great apprehension or fear (fear, be afraid of, anxious about)

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Apprehension

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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen (anxiety, worry)

47
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Abysmal

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extremely bad; appalling

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Appalling

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causing shock or dismay; horrific

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Monarch

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a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor

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Utility

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the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial (usefulness)

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Arrogant

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Thinking they’re better than others (Exaggerated self-importance)

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Incessant

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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption (ceaseless)

53
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Cease

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Bring or come to an end

54
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Neglected

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suffering a lack of proper care/fail to care for properly

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