ATTWN vocab Flashcards

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assent

A

to agree with something, to concour

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2
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shrewd

A

clever, sharp

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3
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evasive

A

hard to catch or obtain

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4
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monotonous

A

lacking in variety, unvarying

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5
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forage

A

searching for provisions, such as food`

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obliged

A

to do a favor

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tumult

A

violent and noisy commotion or disturbance

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8
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credentials

A

evidence of status or qualifications in writing

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9
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exonerated

A

to free from guilt or blame

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10
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covertly

A

concealed disguised, hidden

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11
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dregs

A

the least valuable part of anything

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12
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inert

A

lacking the power to move

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13
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vengeance

A

punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense.

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14
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ascertained

A

to find out with certainty

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15
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ruminated

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to think over a problem

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16
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pacifically

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in a peaceful or calm way

17
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overt

A

open, not hidden

18
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conspired

A

to do something together in secret that is illegal or evil

19
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replete

A

abundantly supplied or provided

20
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rancor

A

bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice

21
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tenacious

A

sticking to an opinion or decision firmly

22
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condone

A

to forgive or overlook

23
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squall

A

sudden violent gust of wind

24
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brusquely

A

abruptly, rudely

25
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gullible

A

trusting, easily tricked, or deceived

26
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decorum

A

dignified way of speech, dress, or behavior

27
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forte

A

a person’s strength

28
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perjury

A

giving false testimony under oath

29
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meticulous

A

precise, thorough, taking extreme care

30
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fiend

A

a diabolical or wicked person