Barron's 14 Flashcards

1
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bedizen

A

to dress in a vulgar, showy manner

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2
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translucent

A

partially transparent

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3
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quorum

A

the minimum number of members necessary to conduct a meeting

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4
Q

stratified

A

arranged in layers

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5
Q

reparation

A

amends, compensation

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6
Q

vitiate

A

to impair the quality of, corrupt morally

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7
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qualm

A

sudden feeling of faintness or nausea

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8
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remonstrate

A

to object or protest

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9
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inveigle

A

to win over by flattering or coaxing

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10
Q

timbre

A

voice tone color

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11
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precept

A

principle; law

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12
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paean

A

song of joy or triumph; a fervent expression of joy

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13
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mettlesome

A

full of courage and fortitude

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14
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cadge

A

to beg; sponge; to ask

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15
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malign

A

to speak evil of

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16
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junta

A

a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

17
Q

treatise

A

article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly

18
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fawning

A

flattering

19
Q

jocose

A

fond of joking; jocular

20
Q

redoubtable

A

formidable, arousing fear