Words Flashcards

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Impasse

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Predicament affording no escape

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Apogee

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Farthest or highest point

An object orbiting the earth at the farthest point

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Capitulate

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To surrender after terms are made

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Impugn

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Attack violently, no integrity

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Acrimony

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Bitter feelings

Harsh or biting sharpness

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Gainsaid

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To declare to be untrue or invalid

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Elusive

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Hard to isolate or identify

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Diminutive

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Something small

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Orator

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Distinguished with skill as a public speaker

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Ignoble

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Characterized by basness, lowness or meanness

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Corroborate

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To provide supporting evidence

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Decorum

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Appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety

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Desiccate

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To dry out thoroughly

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Diatribe

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An abusive speech or piece of writing

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Dirge

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A funeral hymn or mournful speech

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Ephemeral

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Lasting a short time

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Fawn

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Garrulous

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Tending to talk a lot

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Exculpate

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To clear from blame; prove innocent

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Inundate

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To overwhelm; to cover with water

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Paragon

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Model of excellence or perfection

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Obdurate

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Hardened in feeling; resistant to persuasion