Week 3 Flashcards by Rachel K

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Abasement

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humiliation, degradation

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Abrogate

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cancel, deny, repeal

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Billowing

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swelling, fluttering, waving

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Blasphemy

A

speech which offends religious sentiments

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Credible

A

believable

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Cower

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recoil in fear or severity, shrink away from

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Enhance

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improve, make better or clearer

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Enigma

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puzzle, mystery

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Harangue

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noisy, attacking speech

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Harbingers

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indicators, bringers of warnings

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Labyrinth

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a maze

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Labyrinthine

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complicated, highly convoluted

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Nullify

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to counter, make unimportant

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Nuzzle

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cuddle, snuggle

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Plaintiff

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Petitioner (in court of law)

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Plaudit

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statement giving strong praise

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Replete

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full

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Reprehensive

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shameful, very bad

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Tangible

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can be touched

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Tardy

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slow, late, overdue, delayed