Week 44 Flashcards

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deluge

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flood

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nullify

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abolish

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futility

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uselessness

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carnage

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slaughter

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technology

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applied science

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to build upon sand

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have a poor base, or not sufficient preparation

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libel

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degradation by writing or publishing

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defamatory

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damaging character by false reports

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plaintiff

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complaining party, in law

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canard

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made-up sensational story

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deprecate

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express disapproval

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reputed

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though, supposed, believed

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frail

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delicate, weak

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potent

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powerful, strong, intense

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excoriate

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criticize severely

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devout

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religious, sincere

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to toe the mark

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obey or stick to a rule or policy

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diminutive

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tiny, small

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profuse

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overflowing, abundant

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dulcet

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sweet or melodious to the ear

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impromptu

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spur of the moment, offhand

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malevolent

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ill-disposed, ill-intentioned

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be under a cloud

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to be in temporary disgrace or trouble

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pretty kettle of fish

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messy situation, a problem