Vocabulary Lesson 16 Flashcards
1
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rampart
A
a defensive structure
2
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retract
A
to pull back or in
Antonym: to project
3
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pittance
A
small amount
Antonym: abundance
4
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eminent
A
famous; prominent
Antonym: unknown; common
5
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interrogate
A
to question
6
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exploits
A
adventures; achievements
7
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kindle
A
to light
Antonym: to extinguish
8
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clemency
A
mercy; leniency
Antonym: harshness
9
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pragmatic
A
practical; down-to-earth
Antonym: idealistic
10
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writhe
A
to twist; to wriggle
11
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articulate
A
well-spoken; clear
Antonym: inarticulate; unintelligible
12
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cant
A
language; vocabulary
13
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immaterial
A
irrelevant; not pertaining
Antonym: material
14
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wince
A
to flinch
15
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talon
A
claw
