vocabulary 7 Flashcards

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austere

A

severe or stern in manner, simple, plain, harsh or sour in flavor

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beneficient

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performing acts of kindness or charity, conferring benefits

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3
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cadaverous

A

pale, gaunt, resembling a corpse

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4
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concoct

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to prepare by combining ingredients, makeup, devise, invent, extricate

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5
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crass

A

course, unfeeling, stupid

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debase

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to lower in character, quality, or value

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desecrate

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to committ sacrilege upon, treat irreverently, contaminate, pollute

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8
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disconcert

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to confuse, to disturb the composure of

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9
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grandiose

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grand in an impressive or stately way, marked by pompous affection or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated

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10
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inconsequential

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trifling, unimportant

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infraction

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a breaking of a law or obligation

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12
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mitigate

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to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity

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13
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pillage

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to rob of goods by open force (as in war),plunder, the act of looting

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14
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prate

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to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion

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15
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punctilious

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very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette

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16
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redoutable

A

inspiring fear or awe, illustrious, eminent

17
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reprove

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to find fault with, scold, rebuke

18
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restitution

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the act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position, making good on a loss or damage

19
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stalwart

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strong and sturdy, brave, resolute, a brave, strong person, a strong supporter, one who takes an uncomprimising position

20
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vulnerable

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open to attack, capable of being wounded or damaged, unprotected