DECK 20 Flashcards

1
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AUGUR

A

predict future

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2
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PORTEND

A

foretell

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3
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PREEMPT

A

to block by acting first

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4
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BODE

A

to be an omen

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5
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DECREPIT

A

worn out

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6
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ANTEDILUVIAN

A

very old

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7
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DEFUNCT

A

extinct

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8
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PERPETUATE

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immortalize, to keep from dying out

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9
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DILAPIDATED

A

worn out

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10
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THREADBARE

A

worn out

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11
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APPREHENSIVE

A

anxious

uneasy

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12
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CONTRITE

A

remorseful

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13
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LAMENT

A

to mourn, sorrow

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14
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IGNOMINY

A

shame, humilate

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15
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POIGNANT

A

stirring a sudden response

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16
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CRYPTIC

A

enigmatic

mysterious

17
Q

APOCRYPHAL

A

forged, doubtful

18
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DISINGENUOUS

A

deceitful, treachery

19
Q

PREVARICATE

A

to lie

20
Q

FACADE

A

superficial

21
Q

MIRTH

A

laughter gale

22
Q

MALAPROPISM

A

misuse of a word

23
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LEVITY

A

not serious

24
Q

BARD

A

skilled oet

25
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CHASTISE

A

to punish or criticize

26
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REPROVE

A

to scold

27
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REPREHENSIBLE

A

censure, issue official blame

28
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REPROACH

A

to blame, disapprove