Vocabulary Seven Flashcards

1
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articulate

A

clear, distinct

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2
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demeanor

A

behavior

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3
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caricature

A

exaggerated drawing of someone’s peculiarities or deformities (to make fun of)

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4
Q

condone

A

to forgive, overlook, pardon

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5
Q

indolent

A

lazy

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6
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insolent

A

rude

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7
Q

ameliorate

A

to improve

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8
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raze

A

to destroy completely

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9
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gape

A

to stare

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10
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fissure

A

narrow opening

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11
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affluent

A

wealthy

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12
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schism

A

split, division

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13
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nepotism

A

favoritism to relatives

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14
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chastise

A

to punish

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15
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callous

A

unfeeling, hardened

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16
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callus

A

thickened part of skin

17
Q

burly

A

stout, husky, rough

18
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throes

A

anguish, pain

19
Q

chagrin

A

embarrassment, disappointment

20
Q

adage

A

a saying