List 11 Vocab Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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Abhor
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V: to hate; to detest.
2
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Accost
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V: to confront; to approach and speak to, especially aggressively or insistently, as with a demand or request
3
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Berate
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V: to scold harshly.
4
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Concur
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V: agree.
5
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Destitute
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Adj: poor; lacking.
6
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Dire
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Adj: urgent; dreadful.
7
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Epiphany
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N: realization; a sudden insight.
8
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Epitome
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N: perfect example or model.
9
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Hubris
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N: arrogance; overbearing pride or presumption.
10
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Quell
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V: suppress; to put down.
11
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Vindicate
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V: to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof.
12
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Contrite
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Tone: Remorseful.
13
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Disparagement
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Tone: Belittle.
14
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Fallacious
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Tone: Attempting to mislead; untruthful; deceptive.
15
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Pious
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Tone: Religious devotion.
