unit 13/14 Flashcards
1
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capitulate
A
to yield; surrender
2
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recapitulate
A
to summarise briefly
3
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caprice
A
sudden change of intention; impulsiveness
4
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precipitate
A
to cause something to happen immediately; to speed up
5
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adduce
A
to bring forward as evidence; to use as an example
6
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traduce
A
to say false things in order to harm the reputation of
7
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subdue
A
to conquer or overcome
8
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subservient
A
willingly to obey
9
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servile
A
like a slave; too humble
10
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reserved
A
keeping one’s thoughts to oneself; withdrawn
11
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sovereign
A
having the highest power or authority; rulling
12
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surfeit
A
to fill to excess; gorge
13
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insuperable
A
not able to overcome
14
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locus
A
specific place; especially the centre of an activity or event
15
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in lieu of
A
in place of
