Week 15 Flashcards
Complicity
Partnership in wrongdoing
Proceeding on the premise* that the broker was guilty of complicity in the swindle, the detective followed him surreptitiously*.
Liquidation
Disposal of, killing
After the liquidation of the gane leader, a mammoth* conflict arose among his ambitious lieutenants who aspired* to be boss.
Accomplice
An associate in crime
Although he was judged as a minor accomplice, the driver had actually played an integral* part in planning the crime.
Recant
Withdraw pervious statements
When the clergyman refused to recant, his superiors were so nettled* that they relegated* him to an isolated parish in Alaska.
Culpable
Deserving blame
Once the incontrovertible* evidence was offered, the servant was held culpable in the theft of the jewels.
Abrogate
Abolish
The wealthy uncle decided to abrogate his inane* nephew’s sinecure*.
Alleged
Reported, supposed
It is symptomatic* of some newspapers that an alleged criminal is regarded in print as guilty.
Access
Admittance
One the druggist had been duped* into opening the store, the addict gained access to the pep pills.
Invalidate
To deprive of legal force, to nullify
The general was sure to invalidate the court-martial’s decision once he learned of the flagrant* bias* of the presiding officer.
Preclude
Prevent
The maneger was distraught* when he realized that the slugger’s sickness would preclude a World Series victory.
Persevere
Persist
If we persevere, we can overcome many of our inhibitions*.
Landmark
Historic, turning point of a period
The Battle of Midway was a landmark victory in the U.S. campaign for ultimate* victory over the Japanese in World War II.
Extrinsic
Foreign, coming from outside
Collectors avidly* sought the rare coin for its extrinsic value.
Declaim
Speak loudly
I knew that my father would declaim against Mother’s choice of ostentatious* fabrics.
Fetter
To hamper
The senator inveighed* against the policy because he Felt it would fetter our Air Force.
