Vocabulary Review Flashcards by Kaleb Morgan

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Compassionate; incapable of causing harm

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Benign

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To assert the contrary or opposite of

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Contradict

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Detestable; Unplesant

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Abominable

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Having or exhibiting hatred

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Malevolent

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Pleasantly calm or peaceful; Quiet

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Placid

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Hard to overcome or deal with

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Formidable

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Bitter, stinging, or caustic in nature or speech

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Acrimonious

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Avoided or escaped by cleverness or speed

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Eluded

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A person shut off from the world; Someone living in seclusion

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Recluse

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Approached in a harsh manner; Assaulted

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Accosted

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A thorough searching; A close examination or inquiry

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Scrutiny

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Not clearly expressed; Hard to understand

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Obscure

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Cooperated in secret; Conspired

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Connived

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Reckless, offensive boldness

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Temerity

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To speak clearly and in distinct syllables

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Articulate

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Difficult or impossible to understand

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Unfathomable

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To persist in purpose, idea, or task

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Persevere

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Declare someone innocent

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Acquit

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Spotlessly clean and fresh

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Unsullied

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Goods that are illegally imported or exported

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Contraband

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Following immediately afterward

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Ensuing

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With conviction or force

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Vehement

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Pleasant; Good-natured; Friendly

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Amiable

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A thin surface layer

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Veneer

Possessing connections, similarities

Analogous

Something given to make up for something else

Compensation

With great anger, hatred, or ill-will

Wrathfully

Secret or shifty; Sneaky

Furtive

Staggered; Stumbled

Lurched

Tactless; Bold

Brash

Distrustful of human nature

Cynical

Occurring or living naturally in an area

Indigenous

Hesitation

Apprehension