vocabulary 9/17 Flashcards

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bulwark; noun

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a defensive wall; something serving as a principle defense.

link; BULL WORK

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belittle; verb

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

link; LITTLE

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encroach; verb

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to intrude gradually upon the rights or possessions of another; to trespass.

link; ROACH

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procrastinate; verb

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to put off until a later time.

link; GRASS HATE

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trenchant; adj

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cutting, incisive having a sharp point; caustic sarcastic.

link: TRENCHANT

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connoisseur; noun

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an expert, particularly in matters of art and taste.

link; KING OF SEWER

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