Day 3/4 Flashcards

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Chastise

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To punish by beating; to scold or condemn sharply

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Maxim

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a short saying expressing a general principle

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Cite

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To refer to or quote

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Nettle

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To bother or irritate

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Bacchanalian

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Characterized by riotous, drunken partying

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Jaundice

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Prejudice; bias; a yellowish discoloration if skin

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Fete

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Lavish entertainment; a festival

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Capitulate

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To surrender under specific conditions; to give up all resistance

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Inveigle

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To obtain by flattery

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Liaison

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A communication between different groups; a person in charge of communication

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Negligible

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Of little value or importance

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Nebulous

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Unclear and vague

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Offhand

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Without preparation or forethought

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Insight

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The power to sense or understand something

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Garnish

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To decorate or adorn

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Complacent

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Too pleased with oneself; self-satisfied

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Altruistic

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Unselfish; benevolent; caring more for others than oneself

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Contiguous

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Sharing a common boundary; adjoining

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Brandish

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To shake or wave as of a weapon; to show threatening

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Prognosis

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The anticipated progress of recovery

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Vie

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To compete

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Lofty

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Very high; noble

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Adept

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Very skilled; talent improved by practice

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Languid

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Sluggish; lacking energy

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Grandiose

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Impressive; imposing; showy

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Elated

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In high spirits; joyful

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Nativity

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Birth especially with reference to place and time

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Reprieve

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To postpone or cancel punishment

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Perceptive

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Capable of quickly understanding

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Deploy

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To station or assemble troops and forces in position