WORDS I’M LEARNING Flashcards
1
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CONFLAGRATION
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An extensive fire
2
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NONPLUS
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To surprise and confuse someone
3
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DELINQUENT
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Failing in one’s duty, negligent
4
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ASTRIGENT
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Severe, constricting
5
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MORATORIUM
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Temporary prohibition of an action
6
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PREJORATIVE
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Expressing contempt and disapproval
7
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INTIMATE
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To suggest something subtly
8
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MENDACIOUS
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Lying, habitually dishonest
9
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LEVEE
A
Stone embankment to prevent flooding
10
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MAVERICK
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Rebel, nonconformist
11
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OCCLUDE
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Close, shut
12
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OPPROBRIUM
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State of disgrace resulting from public abuse, Vilify, castigate, condemnation
13
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OSTENTATIOUS
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Showy, Pretentious
14
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PARTISAN
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Biased, Prejudiced, One-sides
15
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ABEYANCE
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A suspended action
