Wordly Wise 3000 Book 10-Lesson 13 Flashcards
1
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Adjunct
A
Something or someone joined or added to something else but not essentially a part of it.
2
Q
Belie
A
To give a false impression of; to contradict.
3
Q
Carnage
A
Great destruction of life; slaughter.
4
Q
Dilemma
A
A problem that seems to have no satisfactory solution; a difficult choice.
5
Q
Diverse
A
Differing from one another; having various or distinct parts.
6
Q
Eradicate
A
To get rid of; to uproot.
7
Q
Flout
A
To ignore in a disrespectful or scornful way.
8
Q
Foment
A
To stir up, to rouse; to instigate.
9
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Insurrection
A
An open revolt against legal authority; a rebellion.
10
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Mandatory
A
Ordered by an authority; required.
11
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Mitigate
A
Tp make or become less serious or severe; to ameliorate.
12
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Pretext
A
An effort to conceal the real intention or state of affairs; an excuse.
13
Q
Singular
A
- Denoting a single person or thing, contrasted to more than one.
- Extraordinary; exceptional.
- Strange unusual.
14
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Somnolent
A
- Tending to cause sleepiness.
- Drowsy.
15
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Stalwart
A
- Strong; sturdy.
- Firm; resolute.
