Wordly Wise List #4 Flashcards

1
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abet

A

encourage

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2
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accord

A

award; free will

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3
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awl

A

small pointed tool used for making holes

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4
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coerce

A

compel by making threats against

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5
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contrite

A

remorseful

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6
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fodder

A

coarse animal feed

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7
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incorrigible

A

incapable of being reformed

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8
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insight

A

understanding of something

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9
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moccasin

A

heelless leather shoes; poisonous snake

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10
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oust

A

expel

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11
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pestilence

A

disease that rages unchecked

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12
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repudiate

A

refuse to accept

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13
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reverent

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solemnly respectful

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14
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sage

A

wise; an odorous seasoning; very wise man.

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15
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textile

A

articles of furniture

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16
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umbrage

A

feel offended