Week 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Adulterate

A

Make impure, by mixing or adding something

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2
Q

Decimate

A

To destroy a great number or proportion of something (uncontrolled)

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3
Q

Disconcert

A

To disturb

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4
Q

Disparage

A

To speak badly of

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5
Q

Expurgate

A

To remove words; censorship

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6
Q

Impeach

A

To accuse an official of misconduct

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7
Q

Pander

A

To gratify or indulge on the weakness of others

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8
Q

Prognosticate

A

Forecast or predict

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9
Q

Raze

A

To tear down; demolish (controlled)

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10
Q

Recant

A

To withdraw or retract an opinion

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