Vocab 22 Flashcards
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Sequester
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To hide or keep away from others; to withdraw into seclusion; to confiscate; to segregate.
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Sectarian
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Pertaining to a group within a larger group that is limited by common beliefs or interests; narrow-minded
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Sporadic
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Occurring at irregular intervals; isolated
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Substantiate
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To support with proof or evidence; to verify
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Terse
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Using only a few words but clear and to the point; polished (generally had a negative connotation)
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Verbose
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Wordy; tedious
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Abstinence
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The giving up of certain pleasures such as good or drink
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Ambiguous
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Permitting more than one interpretation; not clearly defined
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Antagonism
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Hostility; active opposition
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Caustic
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Stinging; biting
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Chastise
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To criticize severely
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Concise
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Saying something in a few words; being brief but complete
