Vocabulary 9-17-14 Flashcards

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BULWARK

lINK:BULL WORK

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A defensive wall;something serving as a principle defense

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Belittle

LINK:LITTLE

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To speak of or think as unimportant to put someone down.

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CONNOISSEUR

LINK:KING OF SEWER

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An expert;particularly in matters of art and taste

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ENCROACH

LINK:ROACH

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To intrude gradually upon rights or possession of another;to trespass

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PROCRASTINATE

LINK:GRASS HATE

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To put off until a later time

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TRENCHANT

LINK:TRENCH ANT

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Cutting incisive having a sharp point.

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