Week 1 Vocab (8/28/23) Flashcards

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Harbor

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Verb

  1. To keep (a thought or feeling, typically negative) in one’s mind, especially secretly
  2. Shelter or hide (a criminal/wanted person)

Ex.
1. I can only assume people __________ all of their opinions about me, because I am yet to hear a single one.
2. I’ve reserved my old house as a _________ for those who may need it.

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Hordes

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Noun

A large group of people, animals, etc.

Ex.
__________ of pigeons suddenly flew in from all angles, surrounding the poor soul with a single french fry.

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Contravene

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Verb

To violate a law, treaty, or code of conduct

Ex.
I was so tempted to ___________, I just couldn’t believe how stupid a rule that is!

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Profane

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  1. Adjective
  2. Verb
    . .
  3. Vulgar or improper
  4. To treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect

Ex.
1. __________ language is strictly forbidden in this building.
2. A surprising amount of people like to __________ the large statues outside the museum.

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Edict

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Noun

An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

Ex.
The president just announced an ________ that no one shall eat bananas throughout the months of June-September.

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