Week 10 Flashcards

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Bequeath

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V. To hand off, leave something after your demise

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Abstract

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Adj. Something theoretical, existing only in thought

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Compromise

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V. Making an agreement through conceding some ideas

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Despot

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N. Tyrant, dictator

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Emulate

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V. Copying behavior in a positive way

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Feign

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V. To fake, pretend

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Gesticulation

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N. A lively, animated gesture.

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Heresy

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N. A belief or theory going against an establish tenet

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Incise

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V. To cut, lacerate

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Jocose

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Adj. Playful, happy

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Menagerie

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N. A collection of animals

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Nondescript

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Adj. Lacking interesting features, plain

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Onslaught

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N. A vigorous attack or assault

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Opportune

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V. Appropriate

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Patronize

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V. To belittle, talk down to

V. To frequent a store or business, to support

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Quaint

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V. Cute, old fashioned

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Reprimand

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V. Scolding and punishing

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Sovereign

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V. Independent from rule

N. A king, queen, ruler, etc.

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Stagnant

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Adj. Having no flow

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Surfeit

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N. Excessive amount of something, abundance

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Tedious

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Adj. Too long slow or dull

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Usurp

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V. Seize control

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Variant

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N. Something that changes, diversity

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Virile

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Adj. Having strength and energy, only used when describing men

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Woo

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V. To seek the love of, pursue, persuade

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Haggard, paucity, permeate, incontrovertible, nimble

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