Vocb 1-20 Flashcards by Marcos De La Hoz | Brainscape

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To really hate; to detest

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Abhor

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Without hope; defeated

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Abject

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To shorten; condense

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Abridge

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Bitter, harsh; biting

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Acerbic

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Friendly; open; easygoing

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Affable

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Rich; wealthy

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Affluent

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One who is indifferent to whether God exists or not.

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Agnostic

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Removed; indifferent

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Aloof

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Friendly, likable

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Amiable

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Lawlessness; absence of government.

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Anarchy

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Deviation from the common rule; irregularly.

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Anomaly

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Lack of feeling and interest; indifference.

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Apathy

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An opening, hole, gap.

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Aperture

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Something not typical; a deviation from the norm.

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Aberration

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To please by giving in; to soothe

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Appease

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Whimsical

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Arbitrary

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Ancient; out-of-date

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Archaic

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Tough; difficult; hard

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Arduous

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Gradual loss in numbers or size; wearing away.

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Attrition

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Having exclusive power, complete control or authority.

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Autocratic