Words Flashcards
1
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Tribulation
A
a cause of great suffering or truble
2
Q
Supple
A
readily adaptable to new situations a supple mind. 2a : capable of being bent without creases or breaks
3
Q
Eschew
A
Deliberately avoid using, abstain from
4
Q
Febrile
A
Having or showing symptoms of fever
5
Q
Inveigle
A
Persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery
6
Q
Vindicate
A
Clear of blame or suspicion
7
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Confound
A
Surprise, mixup with something else
8
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Construe
A
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
“his words could hardly beconstrued asan apology”
9
Q
Fulcrum
A
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
10
Q
Genteel
A
Polite, refined.
Genteel upbringing
11
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Vile
A
Extremely unpleasant
