vocab unit 5 Flashcards
1
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autonomy
A
self government (n)
2
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axiomatic
A
self evident, expressing a universally excepted idea
adj
3
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blazon
A
to embellish or decorate/ to proclaim widely (v)
4
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caveat
A
a warning or caution (n)
5
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equitable
A
fair or just (adj)
6
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extricate
A
to remove with difficulties or to free from difficulties (v)
7
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filch
A
to steal sneakily and a little amount (v)
8
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flout
A
to scorn or treat with contempt (v)
9
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fractious
A
troublesome or unruly (adj)
10
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amnesty
A
(n) a pardon from the government/ any act of forgiveness
11
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precept
A
(n) a rule of conduct or principle
12
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salutary
A
(adj) helpful or beneficial
13
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scathing
A
(adj) severe or causing great harm
14
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scourage
A
(v/n) to whip or punish severely/ a cause of suffering or pain
15
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sepulchral
A
(adj) relating to a tomb or funeral/ gloomy or dark
