Week 2 Vocab (9/12/23) Flashcards

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Scourge

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  1. Noun
  2. Verb
  3. A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering
  4. To cause great suffering to

Ex.
1. Graffiti is a constant __________ to workers who have to keep repainting the signs.
2. The country has been ___________ by famine in the recent years.

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Concession

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Noun

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded

Ex.
My mom gives me an allowance as a ___________ for washing the dishes every day.

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Perjure (Perjury)

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  1. Verb
  2. Noun
  3. Willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence to a court; commit perjury
  4. The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken oath or affirmation

Ex.
1. It later came to light that the witness _____________ herself when she spoke about seeing the culprit in action.
2. Danica committed ____________ when she claimed she never saw those documents before.

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Piety

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Noun

The quality of being religious or reverent

Ex.
According to Antigone, it is important to show ________ towards the gods lest they punish the non-believers.

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Insolent

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Adjective

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Ex.
“__________ boy!” the Phantom cursed as the Viscount de Chagny led the leading lady away from him.

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