Lesson 10 English Vocab Flashcards by Kyle Spence | Brainscape

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Adulterate

A

To contaminate

Syn:corrupt
Ant:refine

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Idolatry

A

Worship of an object

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Emanate

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To come forth

Syn:emerge

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Garish

A

Tastelessly gaudy

Syn:showy
Ant:conservative

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Immutable

A

Unchangeable

Syn:enduring
Ant:flexible

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Diadem

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A crown

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Bucolic

A

Pertaining to the countryside

Syn:pastoral
Ant:urban

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Redolent

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Having a pleasant odor

Syn:aromatic
Ant:acrid

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Impecunious

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Without money

Syn: indigent
Ant: prosperous

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Sedition

A

Rebellion against the government

Syn: disloyalty

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Defile

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To corrupt

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Gratuitous

A

Uncalled for

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Onus

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A responsibility

Syn: obligation

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Impious

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Disrespectful toward God

Syn: profane
Ant: devout

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Caveat

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A warning

Syn: caution

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