Vocabulary 9 Flashcards

1
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admonish

A

to caution, advise, or counsel against something

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2
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collusion

A

a secret agreement between people

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3
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cognizant

A

aware or having knowledge of something

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4
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barrage

A

a huge war barrier

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5
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vernacular

A

native language

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6
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ramification

A

unintended consequence of an action

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7
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unctuous

A

smug or smooth behavior or oily

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8
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urbane

A

elegance, sophistication

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9
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aplomb

A

poise or self possession

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10
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nebulous

A

hazy, vague, or confused

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11
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juggernaut

A

a large overpowering force

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12
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maelstrom

A

a violent and large whirlpool of violence

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13
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shibboleth

A

a slogan that is universal

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14
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berserk

A

a wild frenzy

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15
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jubilee

A

a celebration of any anniversary

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