Vocab 4 Flashcards

1
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celibate

A

unmarried

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2
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censure

A

to criticize sharply

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3
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cessation

A

a stopping; a discontinuance

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4
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chaff

A

worthless matter

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5
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chagrin

A

embarrassment; a complete loss of courage

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6
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chimerical

A

imaginary; fantastic

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7
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coalesce

A

to blend, to merge

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8
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debacle

A

a complete failure, a total collapse

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9
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debauchery

A

corruption; self-indulgence

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10
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deference

A

respect; consideration

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11
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defile

A

to pollute, to corrupt

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12
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deign

A

to lower oneself before an inferior

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13
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delineate

A

to describe, to depict

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14
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demeanor

A

behavior; manner of conducting oneself

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15
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denouement

A

an outcome, result

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