22 Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
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castigate
A
criticize severely; punish
2
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cognate
A
related linguistically
3
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consecrate
A
dedicate; sanctify
4
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crestfallen
A
dejected; dispirited
5
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demur
A
object; hesitate
6
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discerning
A
mentally quick and observant; having insight
7
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drivel
A
nonsense; foolishness
8
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endeavor
A
to attempt to fulfill commitment; reach; strive
9
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euthanize
A
to put to death
10
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factitious
A
not real, genuine or natural; artificial
11
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forage
A
to search or hunt for food and provision
12
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genteel
A
refined; polished
13
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heed
A
pay attention to; consider
14
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imperturbable
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calm; placid; composed
15
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incredulous
A
withholding belief; skeptical
16
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iniquitous
A
wicked; immoral; unrighteous
17
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irksome
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annoying; tedious
18
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levitate
A
float in the air
19
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mannered
A
affected; not natural
20
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mogul
A
a very rich or powerful person; a magnate
