List 3 Flashcards

(32 cards)

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Apostate

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One who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs

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Apologist

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One who writes in defense of an institution

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Appellation

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Name, title

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Append

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To attach

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Appraise

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To estimate value of

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Apprehend

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To arrest

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Antithesis

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Contrast, opposite of

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Aphasia

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Loss of speech due to injury or illness

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Apiary

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Place where bees are kept

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Aplomb

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Poise, assurance

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Apocryphal

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Of dubious orgin

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Apolotical

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Having an aversion for politics

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Antediluvian

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Antiquated, ancient

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Anthology

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Book of literary selections

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Anthropocentric

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Regarding human beings at center of universe

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Anthropoid

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Anthropologist

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Student on history of mankind

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Anthropomorphic

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Having human form or characteristics

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Animus

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Hostile feeling or intent

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Annuity

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Yearly allowance

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Anoint

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To consecrate

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Implicate

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To incriminate

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Implication

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Something hinted at or suggested (imply)

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Implore

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Importunate
Urging, demanding
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Importune
To beg persistently
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Impregnable
Invulnerable
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Improvident
Thriftless. I was improvident with my $ this summer
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Impudence
Impertinence, insolence, rudeness
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Impunity
Freedom from punishment or harm
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Inane
Silly, senseless
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Incandescent
Strikingly bright, refulgent