Word List 3 Flashcards by Brenna Cavazos | Brainscape

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Abrogate

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Cancel, deny, repeal

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Blasphemy

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Contemptuous or profane speech or action concerning God

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Credible

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Believable

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Enigma

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Puzzle, mystery

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Harbingers

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Indicators, bringers of warnings

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Labyrinthine

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Complicated, highly convoluted

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Nuzzle

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cuddle, snuggle

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Plaudit

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Statement giving strong praise

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Reprehensible

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Shameful, very bad

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Tardy

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Slow, late, overdue

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Absolution

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Forgiveness, pardon

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Blatant

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Obvious

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Creditable

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Praiseworthy

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Ensconce

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Establish firmly in a position, position securely

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Hasten

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Hurry, rush, accelerate

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Laceration

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a cut

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Obdurate

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Stubborn

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Plausible

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Can be believed, reasonable

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Reprieve

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A respite, postponement of a sentence

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Tawdry

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Gaudy or cheap, shameful or indecent